Program Overview
BSc in Computer Science offered by the University of London provides students with the skills and knowledge in understanding computing skills with particular focus on programming and mathematics. It equips students with skills in project management, game development, artificial intelligence, software development, presentation and teamwork which employers globally value. The program has been curated by Goldsmith University of London, one of the top computing schools in the UK. Students who opt for this program have an option to select their Majors in machine learning, algorithms and data structure, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, mobile development and databases and networking.
Modules
Introduction to Programming I
This module focuses on basic programming techniques. By taking this module, you will learn how to use basic elements of computer programming such as variables, conditionals, functions, and loops.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]You will also learn how to create interactive, graphical computer programs. Additionally, you will be introduced to basic object-oriented programming.[/expand]
Discrete Mathematics
This module helps you to hone your skills in thinking abstractly. It also introduces you to many of the standard discrete models used to help[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]understand and design computational systems. Through this module, you will develop the fundamental discrete mathematical tools that will support you throughout the BSc programme. Particular attention is paid to notions of experimentation, reasoning, and generalisation.
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How Computers Work
This module aims to help you understand and interact with computer systems. You will learn how to use knowledge about computational processes to analyse and explain the behaviour of computer systems.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”] The module will use the concept of a Notional Machine, an abstract representation of the functioning of a computer system to help you to reason about computer systems and to predict their behaviour. You will also learn about typical computer system architectures, basic networking, and network services such as databases.[/expand]
Web Development
- This module aims to provide you with a foundational web development skill set. You will learn the critical languages of the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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- Using HTML and CSS, you will learn how to markup, layout, and style web content. You will learn about the document object model and how you can dynamically manipulate it with JavaScript to create interactive web pages. You will consider accessibility and usability issues, and how you can overcome them. You will learn about website deployment and how you can it to make your websites accessible to other people. The module will also enable you to present your work online in the form of a website.
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Introduction to Programming II
This module is focused on adding to the basic programming skill set developed earlier in Introduction to Programming I and giving you experience working with existing code and third-party libraries. By taking this module, you will learn how to customise existing code to implement basic object orientation and to work with a range of third-party libraries.
Computational Mathematics
By taking this module, you will gain a broad understanding of many of the key topic areas in computer science and the fundamentals concepts that underpin them.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]In the area of fundamental concepts, you will study binary representations and logic, complexity theory and theories of computation, finite state machines, and Turing machines. Building on this, you will then study key areas of interest in computer science including databases, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. These will be presented in the light of practical examples to illustrate how they are implemented in modern computer systems.
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Fundamentals of Computer Science
By taking this module, you will gain a broad understanding of many of the key topic areas in computer science and the fundamental concepts that underpin them.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]In the area of fundamental concepts, you will study binary representations and logic, complexity theory and theories of computation, finite state machines and Turing machines. Building on this, you will then study key areas of interest in computer science including databases, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. These will be presented in the light of practical examples to illustrate how they are implemented in modern computer systems.[/expand]
Algorithms and Data Structure I
This module aims to help you develop your analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly concerning thinking algorithmically.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]The module will encourage you to start thinking about how to use computers to solve problems. You will develop skills in thinking algorithmically and learn the central concepts of algorithms and data structures. You will learn about linear data structures such as arrays, vectors and lists, and a unifying framework for considering such data structures as collections. You will learn how algorithms can be expressed as flowcharts, pseudocode, and how to convert these expressions into running programs. You will learn specific algorithms used for sorting and searching, and how to express repetition as iteration and recursion. You will learn a simple model for execution of computation and how to describe computational problems and their solutions. The model will allow you to compare algorithms regarding their correctness and efficiency.
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Object Oriented Programming
This module aims to provide you with an object-oriented programming skill set. You will learn what objects and classes are and how to write your classes.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]You will see how objects can interact with each other, including defining and implementing interfaces to control the interaction. You will learn how to use inheritance to inherit and extend functionality from parent classes. You will learn how to write code according to style guidelines and how to write formal code documentation.
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Software Design and Development
This module aims to advance your software development skills so that you can write more robust and complicated programs.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]You will learn how to use a range of programming techniques that will allow you to deal with unwanted or unexpected events that might happen when your application is running. You will use defensive coding to check data before processing it and exception handling to gracefully manage unforeseen or unwanted occurrences. You will learn how to discuss program structure concerning cohesion (how to meaningfully organize code into modules) and coupling (how to define the interactions between different parts of the program). You will learn about test driven development where you write tests for your code and write the code itself in parallel. You will also learn how to use software versioning tools to manage a software project as it develops.
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Programming with Data
This module will show you how to work with data: getting data from a variety of sources, visualising data in compelling, informative ways, processing data to make it useful and shareable, and reasoning with data to test hypotheses and make parameterised predictions.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]
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Cyber Security
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the need for computer security and the technologies that support it. It has both a theoretical component that will teach you[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]mathematical underpinnings of security systems and a practical element that will help you discover the pitfalls of security design and to comprehend the mathematics underlying the protocols by programming small examples.
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Professional Practices
This module prepares you for post-graduation computing careers by enhancing your technical education with broader professional skills. It introduces foundational ethical, legal, and regulatory principles, emphasizing responsible computing practices.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]Students will refine their communication skills, essential for teamwork and stakeholder engagement. The course explores sustainability, ethics, and risk management in computing, teaching students to identify and mitigate potential issues. You will also learn about industry standards and best practices for consistent, quality work. You will learn about teamwork and strategies to operate in collaborative projects. The course concludes with a focus on career planning and lifelong learning.
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Graphics Programming
This module aims to show you how to work with images in a variety of ways. You will learn how to synthesise graphics and how to process visual signals. You will learn about the mathematical ideas that underpin digital representations of graphics;[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”] how digital media files represent graphics, and how to handle and manipulate them; and the basics of working with simulated physics and 3D graphics.[/expand]
Databases, Network and the Web
In this module, you will learn theory and practical skills focused on the modern web, internet and client-server applications. You will learn about relational database systems, mainly from a development perspective, emphasising issues related to data modelling and database implementation in SQL. [expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]
You will learn how to model data in a database, retrieve data from the database and provide access to data through dynamic websites. In particular, you will learn about the Relational Model, Query processing, and socket architectures to enable communication.[/expand]
Algorithms and Data Structure I I
This module aims to provide you with detailed knowledge of several common algorithms and data structures. You will improve your understanding of searching and sorting and learn new algorithms to solve new problems.
You will learn about a range of data structures such as trees, heaps, sets, maps, stacks, queues and graphs. You will learn how to evaluate and describe the performance of algorithms using big-O notation. You will learn: how to choose appropriate data structures for representing problems, how to define and implement algorithms for manipulating them, and how to analyse the correctness and efficiency of algorithms.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]You will be expected to have mastered the material in Algorithms and Data Structures I before attempting this module.
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Virtual Reality
The module will combine the theory and psychology of VR with practical development skills. You will learn the skills needed to design compelling VR environments and the skills that apply to creative practice, science and industry.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]This module aims to give you the skills needed to develop VR. These skills include understanding the basic theory of presence in VR, which underlies the basic design principles. You will also learn practical development skills, using an appropriate 3D engine to create interactive virtual environments. These skills will include creating 3D environments, designing and implementing 3D interaction for VR and building social VR experiences with interactive virtual characters.
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Advanced Web Development
Through this module, you will learn how to build dynamic, data-driven websites using databases, front-end frameworks and server-side programming. This module provides the skill set required to do full stack web development work.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]By studying this module, you will develop a web developer skill set that enables you to understand how to build and deploy complete, data-driven websites. You will consider several different technologies for client side-web development such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and templates. You will explore methods for developing server-side web applications, by building web-accessible wrappers around databases. You will consider issues of scalability, and learn about web application configuration and deployment.[/expand]
Physical Computing and the Internet of Things
This course provides an introduction to the development and programming of hardware devices that can sense and act in the environment. The course will explain and demonstrate how the environment, which is inherently continuous, can be monitored by analogue electrical and mechanical sensors, then captured and analysed using a computer, which is a discrete system. A focus of this course is the interface between the digital and the analogue.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]This study encompasses basic physics, electronics, programming and software engineering. The practical objective of this course is the development of the skills needed for designing and building interactive physical devices.
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Mobile Development
This module aims to give you the fundamental understanding and skills needed to develop mobile applications. By studying this module, you will learn the principles of effective mobile user interface design and how to design and build user interfaces.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]You will learn about data-driven mobile applications, and how you can integrate a mobile application to a data source. You will learn about the mobile development ecosystem and how you can develop, run and test your applications. You will learn how to work with various sensors available on mobile devices using built-in APIs. The style of the modules will be practical, with a focus on developing functioning applications.
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3D Graphics and Animation
This module will cover advanced methods used in current state-of-the-art graphics and animation systems. It will include the mathematical foundations, computational techniques and their use in creative practice.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]By taking this module, you will learn how to write programs that generate animated 3D graphics. There are several distinct study areas: 3D modelling and animation, the graphics pipeline, simulation of physics and shader programming. You will study a range of examples, and through these learn how you can program computer graphics in contemporary graphical software for different applications.
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Artificial Intelligence
This module is focused on Artificial Intelligence techniques. You will understand the historical development of Artificial Intelligence including search, vision and planning. You will become familiar with the foundations of agent-based approaches to software design, [expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]decision making and problem solving including under uncertainty. You will have an opportunity to apply Artificial Intelligence techniques to particular problems such as game playing and decision making.[/expand]
Final Project
In this module, you will undertake a substantial independent project that will allow you to demonstrate a wide range of skills such as project planning, management, research, software implementation, and written presentation.[expand title=”Read More” trigclass=”custom-trigger”]If you are enrolled on a specialist pathway, either as part of the BSc or a graduate diploma, you will be expected to undertake a project in your specialist area. You will integrate the knowledge gained throughout the programme and use skills acquired in other modules in the implementation of your final project which will be in computer science or your specialist area. The work will consist of a combination of research and software development in various proportions. You will be expected to make use of methodologies from various components of computer science, including your specialist pathway if appropriate.
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Experiential Learning
Industrial Visits
We believe at Denning that meaningful learning in Computers comes from real-world exposure. Our BS Computer Science students regularly participate in industrial visits, taking them inside leading tech companies, software houses, and innovation centers.
These trips offer crucial perspectives on current industry practices, how development teams operate, and the latest in emerging technologies. Students gain an understanding of professional workflows, get to ask questions directly to IT specialists and developers, and ultimately build a stronger practical context for their academic studies. It’s all about connecting classroom theory to hands-on industry application.
Check out highlights from our recent visits, where we bring learning to life in the world of tech
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2026-2027
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Eligibility Criteria
At Denning, we believe that academic performance alone does not fully reflect a student’s potential to succeed in Business Administration. Our admission process evaluates analytical aptitude, communication skills, and leadership potential, ensuring that each student is well-prepared to thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
| Qualification | Grade Requirements | English Language Requirement | Mathematics Requirement | Age requirements | Additional requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A-Level or 2
years Bachelor
Degree
(Standard
Entry Route – 3
years) |
Minimum 3 A Level Or Minimum 2 A Level |
IGCSE or GCE O- OR Duolingo: must OR General or |
Pass either OR AS Level OR Pass the UoL |
Min 17 or above by November 1, 2026 |
Passing of the Denning Interview Passing of the Denning Admission Test |
|
Intermediate |
Minimum 60%
overall percentage
Intermediate
students who want
to opt for the
computer science
program will have
to undergo a one-
year foundation
program – math is a
compulsory module
which will need to
be passed. |
|
Complete the
International
Foundation
AND
Pass the UoL
Mathematics
Admission
Aptitude Test |
Minimum 17 |
Passing of |
DENNING'S FEE STRUCTURE – FOR ALL THREE YEARS
The fee structure for the BSc Computer Science Program for the academic session 2026-
2027 shall be as follows:
| Description | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition Fee |
475,000/- |
475,000/- |
475,000/- |
|
Library Fee |
10,000/- |
10,000/- |
10,000/- |
|
Student Activity Fee |
10,000/- |
10,000/- |
10,000/- |
|
Total Fees |
495,000/- |
495,000/- |
495,000/- |
University Of London FEE STRUCTURE – for all three years
Fee payable to the UNIVERSITY OF LONDON* (IN POUNDS STERLING ONLY).
Standard Entry Route/CertHE Route
| Year | Application Fee (non-refundable and one time fee) | September Semester | April Semester | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Year 1 |
£ 60 (deadline
16th Sep 2026) * |
£ 1394 (deadline
23rd Sep 2026) * |
£ 1394 (deadline
18th Mar 2027) * |
£ 2,848/-* |
|
Year 2 |
|
£ 1394 (deadline
23rd Sep 2027) * |
£ 1394 (deadline
18th Mar 2028) * |
£ 2,788 /-* |
|
Year 3 |
|
£ 1394 (deadline
23rd Sep 2028) * |
£ 1394 (deadline
18th Mar 2029) * |
£ 2,788/-* |
NOTE: * The fee structure for the 2026 session has not yet been announced by the University of
London. The indicative fee is expected to increase by up to 5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of the program is 3 years.
The University of London charges fees in pounds sterling, which must be paid directly by the student. Payment can be made using a debit or credit card or through money exchange companies. Denning provides guidance on the payment process but the responsibility for completing the payment rests solely with the student.
Yes, students can transfer to a UK university in their second or third year, subject to first-year grades. Most UK universities accept University of London students at these levels. The fees will align with the policies of the university you transfer to.
Denning offers assistance through its consultancy department, Denning Consultants, to guide students through the transfer process. Alternatively, students can complete all three years at Denning and pursue a master’s, as the degree is internationally recognized.
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