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Gain a broad range of skills and knowledge in the field of computing

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3 years full time, 4 years full time with sandwich placement
Bognor Regis Campus

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Top 30

UK University out of 122 institutions

Guardian University Guide 2025

1st

in the UK for student satisfaction in Computer Science

Complete University Guide 2024

92%

positivity for staff support
your learning

National Student Survey 2024

Overview

Engage in a practical, applied approach to computing

Our BSc (Hons) Computing degree is designed to equip you with essential practical skills and knowledge tailored for the dynamic tech industry. Focusing on real-world applications, this course emphasises hands-on experience to enhance your employability upon graduation.

Why Choose Our Computing Degree?

  • Hands-on Learning: Our modules are hands-on allowing you to learn content from software development, web technologies, network management, and more through building.
  • Master In-Demand Skills: Gain expertise and experience in the latest technologies and tools shaping today’s job market. This includes modern programming, data management, and cybersecurity concepts. This approach ensures that you remain competitive and adaptable to emerging industry trends.
  • Career-Focused Training: Our degree is designed with employability at its core, ensuring that every student graduates with a diverse portfolio of practical projects that showcase their skills. From developing innovative software solutions to collaborating on industry-focused challenges, you will leave equipped with real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

Explore a wide range of specialist areas, including:

  • Computer hardware
  • Programming languages and software development
  • Data analysis
  • Web development
  • Creative computing.

Gain vital industry experience with work placement opportunities

We can support you in finding and applying for a suitable year-long work placement for between your second and third years of study, which gives you the opportunity to put your studies in practice, improve your CV and develop your professional network ahead of your career within the industry.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our BSc (Hons) Computing degree is based in the £35 million Tech Park at our Bognor Regis campus. Opened by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Tech Park brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics courses in a state-of-the-art environment.

Tech Park, Bognor Regis Campus

As a computing student, you’ll have access to world-class facilities designed to inspire and support your learning. Imagine designing and programming cyber-physical systems that seamlessly integrate hardware and software, transforming innovative concepts into functional prototypes. These ideas can be brought to life and rigorously tested using our state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring a hands-on understanding of real-world applications.

Additionally, you’ll collaborate in dynamic co-working spaces that mirror professional tech environments, fostering creativity and teamwork. This unique blend of resources and experiences ensures you graduate with comprehensive knowledge and the practical skills and confidence to thrive in diverse computing careers.

The Course

Gain an in-depth understanding of computer science principles

Year One

In the first year, students will build a strong foundation in computing by gaining practical experience with databases, programming in languages like Python and Java, developing web solutions, and understanding the fundamentals of computer systems and networks.

This year is about developing a core understanding of computing and fostering curiosity to explore computing further.

Year Two

In the second year, students will explore specialised fields such as cybersecurity and web development. This involves not only deepening their technical understanding but also applying their knowledge to solve real-world challenges.

Through collaborative projects, students will gain practical insights into industry practices, preparing them for the complexities of modern computing environments.

Year Three

In the final year, students will bring together all their acquired knowledge and skills to tackle advanced topics and complex projects.

Students will delve into mobile application development, where they’ll design user-focused solutions, and build cyber-physical systems that combine hardware and software to solve real-world problems.

The highlight of this year is the final project, which is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their technical skill, creativity and innovation.

Teaching and Assessment

Feel the support of our expert and experienced staff

Teaching

Your teaching will take the form of scheduled classes such as workshops, lectures and seminars, as well as spending some time studying independently outside.

As well as working independently, you will have some projects and seminars in groups where you will develop your communication and teamwork skills, and create work with other students.

Smaller class sizes to help your development

Our commitment to smaller class sizes allows you to feel more confident to discuss your ideas in a supportive environment, and allows your tutors get to know you and how best to aid your development.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of assignments that could include:

  • Coursework
  • Project work
  • Written exams.

Experience

Learn in our state-of-the-art Tech Park building

Discover our £35 million Tech Park

Our Bognor Regis campus boasts the £35m Tech Park and brings together science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics courses on one state-of-the-art site.

Work Placements

Prepare for your career with practical placements

You can apply for a year long industrial placement during your degree.

As well as giving you an opportunity to put your studies into practice and use the skills you develop on your course, undertaking a placement helps to improve your CV and shows employers that you have already completed work in industry when you graduate.

Placements years usually take place between your second and third years of study. You will spend one year working with a company in industry before returning to the University to complete your final year. This effectively extends your studies by one year.

The placement will be a paid position, with pay at or above the National Minimum Wage.

Placement years are competitive. We will support you in finding and applying for a suitable placement, but we are unable to guarantee placement years.

Study Abroad

Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

As a student at the University of Chichester, you can explore opportunities to study abroad during your studies to enrich your educational experiences.

It’s a chance to broaden your horizons, a great opportunity to meet new people, undertake further travelling and to immerse yourself within a new culture.

You will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination and institution for you and your course. We can take you through everything that you will need to consider, from visas to financial support, to ensure you get the best out of your time studying abroad.

Careers

Discover what you can do after you graduate

This BSc (Hons) Computing programme is designed for students who are interested in a practical, applied approach who want to work in a variety of roles in the computing industry.

Career Opportunities

  • Software Developer
  • IT Consultant
  • Network Administrator
  • Web Developer
  • Systems Analyst

Course Costs

Course Fees 2025/26

UK fee
£9,535
International fee
£16,344

EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

EU/EEA students automatically pay the equivalent of UK fees via the EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fee page.

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer:

UCAS
104 - 120
tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.
A levels
BBB - BCC
BTEC
DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pass
T Level
Merit (with C in the Core)
in Digital Production, Design and Development.
International Baccalaureate
30 points
IELTS
6.0
overall with no element lower than 5.5

Contextual offers

We believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background.

When we receive your application we consider your personal circumstances and the factors surrounding your achievements to see if you are eligible for a contextual offer. This is an offer with a reduced entry tariff – typically the equivalent of 16 fewer UCAS points (two A-level grades).

Find out more about our contextual offers.

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