Overview

    Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

    Step into the world of innovation with a Computer Science degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you're passionate about technology, this course will give you the tools to design smarter systems, tackle cyber threats, and handle Big Data.

    With a focus on practical learning, this Computer Science degree will equip you with the skills employers are looking for, whether you’re aiming to become a software developer, data analyst, cybersecurity expert, or cloud infrastructure engineer.

    What you’ll learn

    • Learn how to secure networks and cloud systems using cryptographic techniques to protect data from cyber threats.
    • Gain practical skills in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems used by major tech companies.
    • Explore how to analyse Big Data and apply Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world problems.
    • Understand the ethical, legal, and environmental impact of technology and how to create responsible, sustainable systems.
    • Work on real-world computing challenges in collaboration with industry experts, building experience that prepares you for a professional tech career.

    With a focus on sustainability, ethical AI, and responsible data practices, you’ll learn how to develop technology that is secure, energy-efficient, and socially responsible. By integrating problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility, this degree will prepare you to lead and innovate in the fast-changing world of technology.

    Whether you're securing networks, optimising data systems, or designing large scale computing solutions, you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in both the tech industry and society.

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    Why study Computer Science at CCCU?

    Top 20 in the UK
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    Entry requirements

    Accepted qualifications

    We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.

    Entry requirements needed to enroll on the course.
    QualificationGrades
    A LevelsDDE
    BTECMPP
    AccessPass 45 Credits
    International BaccalaureateTBC

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    Module information

    Modules for years 1-3 for this course are changing from September 2026, however, your foundation year 0 is unaffected. Due to these changes, you will study the foundation year 0 modules listed on this page, then from year 1 onwards you will then study the modules listed on the updated course page

    Core/optional modules

    How you’ll learn

    This degree uses the pioneering CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) education model – developed by the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with business. This will help your natural creativity and thirst for problem-solving flourish as you learn and some of your teaching will be done via real world inspired projects. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical labs. You will typically have around 12 contact hours per week and are expected to also spend about 4 hours each week coordinating with team members on group activities. Labs will often emphasise working in small groups to enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures and place theory into practice.

    All programmes are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.

    When not attending timetabled sessions it is expected you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves completing computer-based exercises, preparing for workshops and seminars, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, undertaking coursework assignments or preparing for class-tests and examinations and reading journal articles and books. Your module leader will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.

    For your final year individual study (dissertation), you will undertake independent research and will be assigned a supervisor; who will guide you through your first substantial and independent work through regular scheduled meetings.

    Your overall workload typically consists of 12 contact hours and an additional 25 hours of independent learning. In addition, there may be field trips.

    For each 20-credit module, your study time will be about 10 hours a week plus work on assessments or preparation for examinations. Assessments would normally be expected to take approximately 50 hours for an assignment worth 50% of a 20 credit module. A similar amount of preparation and revision time would be expected for an examination worth 50% of a 20 credit module.

    The team consists of highly qualified academics. They have a range of expertise and experience.

    All our team members hold Doctoral or professional qualifications (e.g. Member of the British Computer Society or Eur. Ing.). Find out more about the current teaching team. You should note members of the teaching team might change.

    Postgraduate students assist in some teaching and assessing some modules. However, experienced academics teach the majority of lectures and seminars.

    With a strong mix of lecturers from both academic and industrial backgrounds, the computer science course at Canterbury Christ Church supports you in a commercially relevant programme to become a computer science professional. Practical learning and employability are firmly at the heart of our curriculum.
    Gordon AikenCourse Director

    Fees

    The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:

      UK Overseas
    Full-time - Foundation Year 0 £9,535 £15,500
    Full-time - years 1-3 £9,535 £15,500

    Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.

    The tuition fees relate to 2025/26 only. Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.

    Home (UK) Fees

    Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom based subjects, as set by the UK Government.

    Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government.

    The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study are expected to be £9,535.

    Overseas/International Fees

    Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government. 

    You will have the chance to build your professional network by connecting with industry experts, attending events such as conferences and career fairs, and engaging with our strong alumni community. Many of our graduates maintain close ties with the University, offering valuable career advice and job opportunities to current students.

    Industry professionals play a vital role in shaping our curriculum, ensuring the course remains aligned with the latest developments in the tech industry. Their insights help refine the program, equipping you with the most relevant skills and knowledge. Additionally, local companies frequently share job opportunities tailored specifically for our students, creating a direct pathway to employment after graduation.

    Regulated by the Office for Students

    The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.

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    4 years

    UCAS code:

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