About Computer Science Bsc (hons) in University of Liverpool
Computer Science is a broad area which includes designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes and processing, structuring and managing various kinds of information.
Covering all aspects of computer science, including the underlying principles and theory, this programme will ensure that when you graduate you will know what is and isn’t possible with computers and be able to find solutions to the problems you will encounter in your professional life.
You can choose to maintain a mixture of modules throughout your degree or follow a specialist’s pathway in artificial intelligence, algorithms and optimisation or data science.
Programme in detail
The first two years cover a range of compulsory modules including: Programming in Java, Computer systems, Databases, Software engineering, Algorithmic foundations, Complexity of algorithms and decision and Computation and language. You then choose from a selection of modules representing the cutting-edge of computer science today.
These cover topics such as Biocomputation, Introduction to computational game theory and Complex social networks, amongst others. This degree includes a second year group software project and an honours year individual project.
Career prospects
Computer science graduates are among the highest-earners globally: there is a huge demand from industry for computer programmers, data scientists, artificial intelligence researchers, systems analysts, software engineers, technical consultants and web developers. In 2016, six out of the 10 best performing global companies had a focus on information technology.
Over 90% of Liverpool’s computer science graduates go onto well-paid graduate jobs and careers such as: computer programmer; software developer; systems analyst; software engineer; technical consultant; web designer.
Recent employers
- BAE Systems
- BT
- Guardian Media Group
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Siemens
- Unilever.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0–7.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: 78-88 overall with 19-Listening, Writing, Reading, 21-Speaking.
- PTE: 55-62 with minimum score of 51 in any component
University of Liverpool Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1881 |
| Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
| International Students |
7700+ |
| Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
| Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
| Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
| Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
| Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
| Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
| Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
| Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
| Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
| Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
| Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |
