Applied computing degrees
91 courses at 42 UK universities offer applied computing for 2027 entry: most ask for between 56 and 112 UCAS points; 9 courses quote A-level grades instead, most often AAA - AAB.
Qualifications BSc (Hons) 54, HND 7, FdSc 6, HNC 6
Study full-time 89, part-time 2
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Often studied with
Joint honours courses pairing applied computing with another subject.
- computer science 9
- computing and information technology 6
- business computing 6
- artificial intelligence 5
- data management 4
- creative computing 4
- mathematics 3
- databases 3
- information systems 3
- graphic arts 2
Course codes
What these courses' UCAS codes start with.
- G4 computer science (older codes) 13
- I7 computer-generated visual and audio effects 12
- G6 software engineering (older codes) 7
- I1 computer science 7
- G5 information systems (older codes) 5
- G7 artificial intelligence (older codes) 3
- I2 information systems 2
- W9 other creative arts 2
Universities
- University of Staffordshire 12
- Manchester Metropolitan University 7
- Bournemouth University 5
- De Montfort University 4
- University Centre Weston 4
- University of Exeter 4
- University of Buckingham 3
- University of Portsmouth 3
- University of Roehampton 3
- University of Salford 3
- University of South Wales 3
- Coventry University 2
- Keele University 2
- London Metropolitan University 2
- Queen Mary University of London 2
- SAE Institute 2
- Shrewsbury College 2
- University Centre Truro and Penwith 2
- University of Derby 2
- University of Leeds 2
- Abertay University 1
- Barnsley College University Centre 1
- City of Bristol College 1
- Craven College 1
- East Lancashire UC 1
- Glasgow Caledonian University 1
- Gower College Swansea 1
- Lancaster University 1
- London South East Colleges (Bromley College) 1
- New College Swindon University Centre 1
- Newcastle College University Centre 1
- North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College 1
- Swansea University 1
- TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) 1
- University Centre Somerset 1
- University Centre West Anglia 1
- University of East Anglia UEA 1
- University of East London 1
- University of Gloucestershire 1
- University of Stirling 1
- Walsall College 1
- Wrexham University 1
Courses
| Code | Course | Award | University | Entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G400 | Computing | BSc (Hons) | Abertay University | CCC | UCASUNI |
| COMP | Computing For England | HNC | Barnsley College University Centre | 64 points | UCAS |
| I100 | Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | See entry requirements | UCASUNI |
| I101 | Computer Science (with Foundation Year option) | BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | — | UCAS |
| G610 | Computing | BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | See entry requirements | UCASUNI |
| G609 | Computing (with Foundation Year option) | BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | — | UCAS |
| I126 | Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option) | BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | — | UCAS |
| I159 | Computing and Digital Technologies | FD | University Centre Somerset | 64 points | UCASUNI |
| C613 | Computing | HNC | City of Bristol College | 32 points | UCAS |
| G6CO | Computing | BSc (Hons) | University of Buckingham | 120 - 128 points | UCAS |
| G6C3 | Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing) | BSc (Hons) | University of Buckingham | — | UCAS |
| G6C1 | Computing (with integrated Foundation) | BSc (Hons) | University of Buckingham | 48 points | UCAS |
| 161I | Cloud Computing | BSc (Hons) | Coventry University | 104 points | UCASUNI |
| G10C | Computing and Information Systems | BSc (Hons) | Coventry University | — | UCAS |
| CO01 | Esports | HND | Craven College | — | UCAS |
| G460 | Applied Computing | BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | — | UCASUNI |
| G440 | Applied Computing | BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | — | UCASUNI |
| G465 | Applied Computing CertHE | CertHE | De Montfort University | — | UCAS |
| G444 | Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | — | UCASUNI |
| I210 | Game Art | BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 104 points | UCASUNI |
| I211 | Game Design | BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 112 points | UCASUNI |
| G4G5 | Computing Science with Software Development (Final Year Entry) | BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia UEA | — | UCAS |
| FCOM | Computing | FdSc | East Lancashire UC | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| I102 | Applied Computing (Top-up) | BSc (Hons) | University of East London | — | UCAS |
| GG16 | Data Science | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| GG17 | Data Science | Msci (Hon) | University of Exeter | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| GG18 | Mathematics and Data Science | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAB - AAA | UCASUNI |
| GG19 | Mathematics and Data Science | Msci (Hon) | University of Exeter | AAB - AAA | UCASUNI |
| G510 | AI and Data Science (Direct Entry) | BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | CCC | UCAS |
| 22D8 | Computing (Level 6) | BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | — | UCAS |
| I358 | Applied Computing | HND | Gower College Swansea | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| G460 | Esports Business Management | BA (Hons) | Keele University | 120 points | UCASUNI |
| G461 | Esports Business Management with a Foundation Year | BA (Hons) | Keele University | 40 points | UCASUNI |
| I90F | Cyber Security (with a Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Lancaster University | 96 points | UCASUNI |
| G703 | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) | BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | — | UCASUNI |
| G705 | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | — | UCASUNI |
| D300 | Data Science | BSc | London Metropolitan University | — | UCASUNI |
| — | Data Science (including foundation year) | BSc | London Metropolitan University | — | UCASUNI |
| G402 | Computing (Cyber Security Pathway) | HND | London South East Colleges (Bromley College) | 48 points | UCAS |
| G5AI | AI and Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 120 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| G5A2 | AI and Data Science with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 88 points | UCASUNI |
| BMA1 | Biomedicine with AI | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| AEE1 | Electronic Engineering and AI | BEng (Hon) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| GAI1 | Geography with AI | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| LAI1 | Linguistics with AI | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| MPA1 | Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with AI | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| G500 | Computing (Top-up) | BSc (Hons) | Newcastle College University Centre | — | UCAS |
| D1GT | Digital Technologies | HNC | North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College | 64 points | UCAS |
| W954 | Creative Computing | BA (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | — | UCASUNI |
| W953 | Creative Computing | BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | — | UCASUNI |
| W373 | Creative Media Technologies (L6 Top-Up) | BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | — | UCAS |
| I401 | Applied Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 136 points | UCASUNI |
| IFX0 | Applied Artificial Intelligence with Foundation | BSc (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 96 points | UCAS |
| G500 | Computing (HNC) | HNC | University of Roehampton | 72 points | UCAS |
| G600 | Digital Technologies (HNC) | HNC | University of Roehampton | 72 points | UCAS |
| G650 | Digital Technologies (HND) | HND | University of Roehampton | 72 points | UCAS |
| W281 | Web Development | BA/BSc (H) | SAE Institute | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| WD30 | Web Development (3 year) | BA/BSc (H) | SAE Institute | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| GG09 | Data Analyst | CertHE | University of Salford | 56 points | UCAS |
| GG10 | Data Science | DipHE | University of Salford | 56 points | UCASUNI |
| GG11 | Data Science (L6 Top Up) | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | — | UCAS |
| COMD | Computing | HND | Shrewsbury College | — | UCASUNI |
| COMC | Computing | HNC | Shrewsbury College | — | UCASUNI |
| G401 | Computing | BSc | University of South Wales | 80 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| G41F | Computing (Including Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| I103 | Computing (Sandwich) | BSc | University of South Wales | 80 - 112 points | UCAS |
| G700 | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | University of Stirling | BBB | UCASUNI |
| B223 | Data Science and Population Health | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | — | UCAS |
| C418 | Computing for England | HND | New College Swindon University Centre | 48 points | UCAS |
| G4T2 | Digital & Technology Solutions | FdSc | TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| — | Applied Computing Technologies (Top-Up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Truro and Penwith | — | UCAS |
| I100 | Computing Technologies | FdSc | University Centre Truro and Penwith | — | UCAS |
| I793 | Cloud and Network Computing | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I798 | Cloud and Network Computing | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I797 | Cloud and Network Computing (with a Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| I799 | Cloud and Network Computing (with a Placement Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I796 | Cloud and Network Computing (with a Placement Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I743 | Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I737 | Computer Science - January | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCAS |
| I790 | Computer Science (Cyber Security Technologist) | FdSc | University of Staffordshire | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| I744 | Computer Science (with a Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| I739 | Computer Science (with a foundation year) January | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 48 points | UCAS |
| I745 | Computer Science (with a Placement Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| I738 | Computer Science (with a placement year) January | BSc (Hons) | University of Staffordshire | 112 - 120 points | UCAS |
| 204G | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Computing for England (2022) RQF | HND | Walsall College | — | UCAS |
| G401 | Applied Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | University Centre West Anglia | — | UCAS |
| FDCS | Cyber Security and Networking | FdSc | University Centre Weston | 60 points | UCASUNI |
| BCSN | Cyber Security and Networking (Top up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Weston | — | UCAS |
| FDSO | Software Development | FdSc | University Centre Weston | 60 points | UCASUNI |
| BSSD | Software Development (Top up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Weston | — | UCAS |
| CSIP | Computer Science (with Industrial Placement) | BSc (Hons) | Wrexham University | 72 points | UCAS |