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If you study Information Management and Information Systems BSc at XJTLU you can study Computer Science with Software Development at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. or see all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.

Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons): XJTLU 2+2 programme

From the underlying principles to the very edge of modern technology, this programme will cover all aspects of Computer Science and ensure that when you graduate you will know exactly what is and isn't possible with computers.

Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)

Read more about this course on the full programme page.

Other options

If you study Information Management and Information Systems BSc at XJTLU you can choose from these options to study at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme.

Financial Computing BSc (Hons)

Computer Science with Software Development BSc (Hons)

Course overview

Study Computer Science at Liverpool and develop a deep understanding of the technology that underpins much of modern life and society. Computer Science is a great choice for those with a keen interest in computers, software and technology. You’ll create functional applications as well as how to consistently iterate and improve your work.

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.

Computer Science with Software Development (G610) is a pathway for those wanting to specialise in development, updating and widespread application of complex software.

Why choose Computer Science with Software Development at the University of Liverpool?

Learn from world-leading researchers, including Professor Charlie Yang (IEEE Fellow in Robotics), Professor Rahul Savani, and Professor Xiaowei Huang, who are pioneers in their respective fields

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS, so opens up a wide variety of career opportunities with excellent employment prospects.

Accreditation in detail

BCS

The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

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We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.

All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.

The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.

Tuition fees

2025 tuition fee (full) - £29,900

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £26,910

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £22,425

Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year two

In year two, you will expand your knowledge of concepts and skills related to the core areas of software development and database development.

You will take all the compulsory modules listed below, and a range of optional modules.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Year three

A major part of your studies in year three will be an individual project in software development. The project will provide you with an opportunity to work in a guided but independent fashion to explore a substantial Software Development problem in depth, making practical use of principles, techniques and methodologies acquired elsewhere in the programme.

In addition, you will take selected modules from the optional modules list.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

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Your experience

Computer science is housed in a grade II listed building which has been extensively refurbished for 21st century needs and challenges and provides state-of-the art equipment and high-speed communication links.

Explore where you'll study

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Student with a robot
Testing and deploying code
Application development
Real life applications
Computer room
North Campus view of the Victoria Gallery and Museum
The Quadrangle behind the VGM
Explore where you'll study
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Computer Science 2+2

Kang Jiayun shares their experience on the Computer Science 2+2 course.

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Supporting your learning

From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:

An exciting place to study Computer Science

  • You will be taught by some of the best researchers in the field. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, the research output of our department was ranked 5th in the UK. This research expertise shows through in our teaching
  • We teach in state-of-the-art PC and Mac laboratories running a variety of different operating systems, as well as iOS and Android tablets to encourage creativity and innovation within a stimulating environment in which to work and study
  • Our programmes are continually updated to reflect new technologies and trends.

Many excellent professors mentor you. In our second year, we designed an app as a team. This cultivates teamwork skills and is an interesting project.

Kang Jiayun, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
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