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Computer Science at University of Derby

University of Derby is ranked 126th of 134 universities for computer science on our measures. 80% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £28.9k after 15 months, rising to £33.7k after five years.

Typical offer BBCDerby Campus - Markeaton Street, England19 courses

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Will my grades get me in?

We compare your grades with the typical offer above. Offers can change, so always check the university’s course page.

How it compares with other computer science courses

  • Student satisfaction80%About average (average 82%)
  • Stay on course67%Below average (average 86%)
  • Graduate-level jobs60%Below average (average 72%)
  • Salary after 15 months£28.9kAbout average (average £30k)
  • Entry points (median)107Less competitive than average (average 113)

The marker shows the typical (median) computer science course. How we measure

Who gets in

UCAS points of students who started, with the A-level grades worth the same points. These totals include every qualification students had (a fourth A-level, EPQ, AS levels and so on), so many people here had a lower offer than their total suggests.

  1. Under 96 ptsbelow CCC36%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC23%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB16%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB10%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA8%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more8%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£28.9k£30k average
  2. 3 years£26k£28k average
  3. 5 years£33.7k£37.7k average

The 15-month figure comes from the Graduate Outcomes survey and covers graduates in full-time work. The 3 and 5-year figures come from tax records and include everyone in work, including part-time, so they can be lower than the 15-month figure.

Compare the 19 computer science courses here

Each course has its own satisfaction, drop-out and entry figures where enough students answered. Add your grades above to see your fit for each one.

  • Typical offers range from DDD (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year) to BBC (Computer Science).
  • Highest student satisfaction: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (89%).
  • Most students stay on: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science (90%).
  • Placement year: 13 of the 19 courses offer one.
  • Every course here offers a year abroad.
  • Courses last between 2 and 4 years.
  • Degrees awarded: BA, BSc.
  • Accredited by Chartered Institute of Marketing: Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing.

  • Computer Science

    BSc · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    77%*
    Stay on
    60%*
    Entry points
    96*
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £30k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Cyber Security

    BSc · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    75%
    Stay on
    80%
    Entry points
    107*
    Graduate jobs
    60%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Game Art

    BA · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBCC

    Satisfied
    81%*
    Stay on
    66%*
    Entry points
    105*
    Graduate jobs
    55%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Game Design

    BA · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    81%*
    Stay on
    66%*
    Entry points
    105*
    Graduate jobs
    55%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Information Technology

    BSc · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    88%*
    Stay on
    50%
    Entry points
    128*
    Graduate jobs
    55%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with Foundation Year

    BSc · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offerDDD

    Satisfied
    81%*
    Stay on
    66%*
    Entry points
    103*
    Graduate jobs
    55%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Computer Science with Foundation Year

    BSc · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offerDDD

    Satisfied
    77%*
    Stay on
    75%
    Entry points
    96*
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £30k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Cyber Security with Foundation Year

    BSc · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offerDDD

    Satisfied
    78%*
    Stay on
    60%*
    Entry points
    107*
    Graduate jobs
    60%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Game Design with Foundation Year (Art)

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offerDDD

    Satisfied
    81%*
    Stay on
    66%*
    Entry points
    105*
    Graduate jobs
    55%*
    Salary
    £28k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

* When a course is too small to publish its own figure, we show the figure for similar courses at this university. Highlighted figures are the best of this university’s own course figures. Entry points are the middle UCAS score of students who started, counting all their qualifications, so they’re usually higher than the offer.

Typical offers are taken from each university’s own course page (checked October 2026). Offers change each year and some courses ask for specific subjects, so always check the course page before you apply.

Links go to the university’s own course pages, where you’ll find current entry requirements and fees.

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