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Computer Science at University of Winchester - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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5Jul
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13Sep
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11Oct
University of Winchester - Open Day (2026 entry)
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Course summary

Your programme provides a multidisciplinary perspective to Computer Science, giving you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. The course is future-focused, with the development of your digital skills, analytics, and problem-solving at its core. Employability and industry links are integrated into every module to support you in developing workplace skills. Course Highlights

  • Our course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in computer science, networks, and applications, enabling you to progress into any area of the computing industry.
  • You will learn the necessary skills to develop cutting-edge, state-of-the-art innovative applications.
  • You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • You will graduate with an understanding of emerging trends in computer science, such as those in software development, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing.
  • A Personal Development Plan (PDP) embedded into each year of study will enhance your academic, personal, and professional growth, ensuring continuous support tailored to your individual needs.
  • An optional placement year between Year 2 and 3 provides you with the opportunity to enhance your employability, business understanding, and professional skills.
Learning Style Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies and for your future career. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of university services. Structure of Course In your first year, you'll gain essential academic and digital skills, understanding Computational Thinking, mathematical concepts, and system design within organisations. You'll also develop practical programming for software solutions. During your second year, you'll enhance your research methods, including qualitative and quantitative skills and ethical awareness. You'll become a more confident programmer, deepen your database understanding, and explore quantitative models and computer hardware support for operating systems. An optional industry placement year is available between your second and third years. Your final year offers an in-depth look at distributed systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), alongside high-performance computational simulation for real-world problems. You'll choose one of four Capstone Project options: Dissertation, Placement for Good, Consultancy Project, or Start Up For Good. You can also select optional modules to specialise your studies. Facilities You will access a wide range of specialist software and tools, including dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics, Networking, and Software Development laboratories in a state-of-the-art building. We tend to favour workshop-style sessions over lectures, allowing you to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios, using live briefs, simulations, role play, and live case studies to recreate workplace conditions. Our Connections You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Modules

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

How to apply

14Jan

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:
I100
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Computer Science at University of Winchester - UCAS