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Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you are ready to kickstart your career in computer science and develop cutting-edge technical skills, then BSc in Computer Science at Ravensbourne is the perfect course for you. With a practice-based approach, you'll learn about the latest and emerging trends in the computing environment and apply them to real-life problems. Our dynamic curriculum blends technical skills acquisition with design thinking and interdisciplinary skills informed by the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report. The course emphasises a learning-through-doing approach to skills acquisition, allowing you to demonstrate a basic awareness of fundamentals, concepts, principles, and theories of computer science. It is structured in modules that progressively build your technical and non-technical skill set, allowing you to develop a portfolio of technical competencies and progress towards more advanced work as your studies progress. Our dedicated team of lecturers and industry experts will guide you through the course ensuring you have the support you need to achieve your goals. If you've ever daydreamed about working in software development, mobile application development, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, networking, or any mixture of these things, then consider applying for our BSc in Computer Science course. Why study this course? -Gain highly desirable skills in computer science
- Learn to program and build desktop and mobile apps
- Study cutting-edge subjects such as cyber security, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things
- Gain skills in computer networking
- Experience a learning-by-doing approach to computer science education.
Modules
You'll explore programming, mathematics, systems architecture, mobile applications development, databases, networking, software engineering for the web, cyber security, cloud computing, design thinking for human interaction, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
Assessment method
You will be continually assessed through portfolio submissions, oral, practical and written assignments, critique and personal progress reviews. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Students will also be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent (including English) .
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test. |
Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | 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
Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790).
Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW