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Tuition fee
24500 GBP / year
9535 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
24500 GBP / year
9535 GBP / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom

About

Computer science is more than just knowing how to program. It’s about studying the core foundations of computing, managing real-world projects and preparing yourself to enter a field that’s constantly shaping the future. The Computer Science course offered at the University of Leicester covers the methods for developing software, following rigorous engineering practices. 

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Overview

Do you enjoy programming, or are you convinced you would? Do you want to know how to talk to customers and clients, understand their needs, and be able to specify, design, build and test the software they need? How to work by yourself and also in teams? And do you want to know more about the scientific and theoretical foundations of the subject? 

If you want to do all these things, and also learn about the principles of coding, underpinning mathematics, mathematical models of computation, operating systems and networks, and professional skills, University of Leicester ’s Computer Science BSc programme is for you!

Key facts

  • Programming is fun! You no doubt have a phone, laptop, tablet and so on; your car may have a navigation system, park itself, and have surround-space scanners; and you may be able to control your heating from a mobile. 
  • All of these cool devices work using program code. At the heart of coding such systems are state-of-the-art technologies including Android, C++, Haskell, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Prolog and R, and programme development environments such as Eclipse. 
  • At Leicester you will be taught to program in a selection of these languages, and have opportunities to learn others in project work. Programming will not only include mobile and web applications and technologies, but also new styles of programming such as functional and logic-based languages.

Careers and employability

  • Many of the modules feature external speakers who are able to give first-hand accounts of how the latest computing innovations are used in industry.
  • You will work on a project commissioned by a real client and gain an insight into the practices of design, implementation and professional project management. 
  • You will be taught how to specify, design and develop software systems, gaining the technical skills and insights that employers value very highly.

Graduate destinations

  • Graduates from the Department of Informatics have gone on to many different careers, whether working for large companies, such as Accenture, BAE systems, Bloomberg and LogicaCMG, or for small, innovative start-ups. 
  • You may go on to apply your knowledge directly as a software engineer or systems analyst – or you may apply your IT skills and problem-solving abilities in a related field such as finance, marketing or general business.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Project Management
  • Operating Systems and Networks
  • Databases and Domain Modelling
  • Software Architecture and System Development
  • Software Engineering Group Project

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Leicester, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted. 
  • EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
  • GCSE: Grade 5/B in Maths.
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. 
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths, or 6 in Maths Studies required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE.
  • BTEC Nationals: Extended Diploma with D*D*D*. BTEC must be in IT, Science or Engineering.
  • T Levels: Distinction in either: Digital Production, Design and Development (with an Occupational Specialism in Software development technician), or Digital Business Services 
  • Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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    24500 GBP/year
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  • National

    9535 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month
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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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GyanDhan
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
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Get-Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
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Rapid Formations
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
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Simmons and Fletcher
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
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1st Formations
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
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Studybay
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
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MyUS
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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Grant
1000 GBP
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1000 USD
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965 USD
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