Entry requirements
A level
Overall: ABB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. GCSE or Equivalent: GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5).
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A-level Mathematics grade B. Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects. Also A level Mathematics grade B. GCSE Equivalent: GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5).
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE or Equivalent: GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required Subjects: HL5/SL6 in Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English HL4/SL4 and Mathematics HL4/SL4 or Mathematics studies SL4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDD BTEC Extended Diploma and A level Mathematics grade B Required Subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject. Also A level Mathematics grade B. GCSE or Equivalent: GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B(5).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: ABB Required Subjects: Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Scottish Higher
Overall: AABBB Required Subjects: Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall: Pass with ABB overall from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. Required Subjects: A level Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
Surrey is one of the UK's leading universities for Computer Science, with our courses ranked top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
Our BSc Computer Science course will provide you with a solid foundation for designing the next generation of computational systems, as well as enabling you to analyse and resolve issues with today’s software programs.
You’ll be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts.
**What you will study**
Our BSc Computer Science course will develop your understanding of the concepts and principles that form the basis of computing systems.
We’ll provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard.
You may choose to take a Professional Training placement year, which will give you invaluable industry experience and opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios.
You’ll explore a wide range of topics including object-oriented programming, artificial intelligence, computer security and computational mathematics, using languages and tools such as Java, C++, Android, SQL, Python, MATLAB and assembler, and specialist hardware such as Arduino microcontrollers.
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.
Modules
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