Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Liverpool John Moores University
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 3 years

On campus - h Liverpool John Moores University
Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 4 years

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	75%
Salary after 15 months	£20000
Number of students	68 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Computer Science BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £16100 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Computer Science BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Liverpool John Moores University
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Computer Science

Student Satisfaction	75%
Salary after 15 months	£20000
Number of students	68 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Computer Science BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £16100 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Computer Science BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	4 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Liverpool John Moores University
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Computer Science

Admission advice for international students

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Computer Science BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction

75 /100

50 total respondents

	Liverpool John Moores University, Computer Science BSc (Hons)	Average review score among all Computer Science courses in the UK
Explanations	73	84
Interesting courses	63	68
Intellectually stimulating	56	81
Challenged to do my best	67	80
Depth of concepts	65	76
Builds on previous learnings	49	79
Joined ideas from different topics	62	76
Balance directed/independent study	47	75
Applicability of course content	51	77
Clear criteria in markings	55	72
Fair assessment	77	79
Tests reflected your learning	65	80
Timely feedback	77	65
Helpful feedback	63	60
Approachability of teachers	61	82
Support from teachers	69	79
Organisation of courses	39	69
Communication of changes	49	73
IT facilities	67	85
Library	92	86
Course specific resources	60	88
Student feedback opportunities	52	81
Student feedback valued	51	70
Student's feedback acted upon	40	57
Work of student union	51	70
Mental wellbeing services	65	79
Overall satisfaction	75	69

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Art at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£20000	£17000	£20000
25-75 percentile range	£18000 - £22000	£11500 - £22000	£15500 - £25000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Arts and Design courses of Liverpool John Moores University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£19948	£16221	£19536
25-75 percentile range	£17428 - £24000	£11190 - £21313	£13583 - £25698

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Creative Arts and Design courses in the UK

Course Description

This BSc degree in Computer Science is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific and mathematical foundations of computing. You will gain the required academic and theoretical skills to pursue a career in computer science plus advanced practical skills relating to the theory, practice, tools and applications of contemporary software technologies. You will also secure an understanding of architectures, frameworks and strategies for building software computer systems, should you wish to seek a career in software development, for example.

Hundreds of established collaborations and associations with international, national and local organisations, including major tech companies, banks, police forces and government agencies
Opportunity to undertake a year’s paid industrial placement
Practical, hands-on experience incorporated into modules wherever possible
State-of-the-art computing facilities, including dedicated labs, available to students on site
Excellent career prospects

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Liverpool John Moores University graduates of undergraduate studies in Creative Arts and Design	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Creative Arts and Design
Total respondents	95	4700
Unemployed	5%	6%
Studying	4%	6%
Working	78%	75%
Both studying and working	6%	8%
No information	7%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Arts and Design courses of Liverpool John Moores University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	50%	50%
Utilise skills from studies	55%	45%
Work is meaningful	60%	40%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Liverpool John Moores University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	51%
Non highly-skilled jobs	44%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Art courses of Liverpool John Moores University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University

17%	Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
13%	Teaching Professionals
12%	Elementary occupations
12%	Managers, directors and senior officials
10%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%	Sales occupations
4%	Welfare Professionals
4%	Customer service occupations
4%	Welfare and housing associate professionals
4%	Sports and fitness occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	30%	70%	0%
year 2	42%	58%	0%
year 3	35%	65%	0%

**Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose** You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams and a personal independent project. Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or as written comments.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 172

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	2
64-79	0
80-95	2
96-111	5
112-127	7
128-143	14
144-159	14
160-175	14
176-191	9
192-207	4
208-223	5
224-239	5
>240	18

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All Degrees

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Science BSc (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
International	£16100	year 1

Additional fee information

Full-time industrial placement year fee for home students: £1850 per annum. Full-time industrial placement year fee for international students: £3650 per annum.

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)
year 2
year 4

University Rankings

Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.

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