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Computer Science [with Placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Cambridge
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7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Chelmsford
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7Jun
ARU Peterborough - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Learn to design and build computer systems and gain in-demand technical, development and programming skills with our accredited degree. Why study BSc (Hons) Computer Science at ARU?

  • Study in ‘Silicon Fen’, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more.
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • Accredited by BCS and IET and a Cisco Network Academy for over ten years.
  • Access to Pluralsight – an opportunity to build business-critical skills through additional professional training.
  • Discover a science/software approach through optional final year modules.
As a student at ARU, you can focus on the core elements of computer science, or specialise in areas such as software development, mobile applications, computer security, cloud computing, and network administration. You’ll spend lots of time in our state-of-the-art computing labs using industry-standard tools and take part in a range of Live Briefs developed with regional employers like Redgate and Citisoft. Our flexible modules allow you to explore different aspects of computing, from design and development to high-level programming languages. As you study, you can choose to focus on the core elements of computer science, or to specialise in areas such as software development, mobile applications, computer security, cloud computing, network administration and technical support. You’ll also learn to work effectively as part of a team and become a creative problem-solver who's aware of social, moral and ethical issues relating to the impact of computers on our lives. Located within the Silicon Fen, the name given to the region around Cambridge, and home to a large cluster of high-tech businesses focusing on software, electronics and biotechnology, such as Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI, Qualcomm, Astra-Zeneca, etc., our BSc Computer Science degree will give you the opportunity to meet and engage with a wide range of employers throughout your course. There is also an option to study the course with a placement year giving you the opportunity to put your skills into practice at one of the many regional top technology firms. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree is designed to offer you a wide choice of career options when you graduate as the final year enables you to specialise in subjects of your choice, such as human computer interaction or graphics programming. By choosing particular modules, you can apply for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status after you graduate.

Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Programming (30 credits) Computer Systems (30 credits) Software Principles (15 credits) Operating Systems (30 credits) Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits) Year 2: Database Design and Implementation (15 credits) Software Engineering (30 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures (15 credits) Network Routing (15 credits) Digital Security (15 credits) Computing Research Methodologies (15 credits) Year 3: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 4 core modules: Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits) Image Processing (15 credits) Final Project (30 credits) Cloud Computing (15 credits) Year 4 optional modules: Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits) Computer Graphics Programming (15 credits) Distributed Programming (15 credits) Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)

Assessment method

Throughout your BSc (Hons) Computer Science course we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, these will include group work, presentations, case studies, laboratory tests and projects.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I107
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/computer-science-bsc

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500. https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/placements https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances
Computer Science [with Placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS