100% Online degree BSc (Hons) Computer Science

UK students may be eligible for a student loan for this online distance-learning course.

If you’re self-funding your course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees. You are eligible to apply if you are funding your course yourself (you are not taking a government undergraduate student loan) and your household income is less than £3,500 per month.

If you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Hardship funds are made available to UK students twice in the academic year – you’ll be informed when applications are open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.

You can get 2% off your total fees if you pay annually in advance or 10% off if you pay upfront in full for an undergraduate course.

You’ll study in a virtual learning environment that uses the latest learning technology and benefit from innovative multimedia tools and study materials, including:

• lecture notes

• learning videos

• revision courses

• online consultations, and

• live sessions with lecturers.

We also incorporate reports and case studies from everyday professional life into our courses.

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science is flexible and designed to be adapted to your unique circumstances and prior knowledge. With our extensive resources and dedicated student support, studying with LIBF will be a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

You’ll gain essential skills and expertise that will open up a variety of exciting career opportunities. Our experienced tutors and study advisors will also be on hand to guide you towards success in your studies and help you prepare for your future career.

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme provides you with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices.

It includes modules covering every aspect of computer science, including computer architecture and operating systems, and database modelling and database systems.

By completing this course, you will gain a broad understanding of this field, opening up career opportunities in software development, data analysis, systems analysis, and database administration.

The BSc Computer Science online programme provides flexibility in its structure and duration. It can be completed in 3 years as a full-time programme or as a part-time programme over 4 or 6 years.

There are no fixed start dates. So, you can apply online for your distance learning course to start on any date of the year.

The skills and expertise you acquire from our BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme will equip you to make a significant impact in various professional roles. Upon completing a degree in Computer Science you can explore diverse job titles, such as:

• Software engineer

• Web developer

• Systems analyst

• Database administrator

• Machine learning engineer

• IT consultant

• Game developer

• IT project manager

• Computer vision engineer.

LIBF is one of only a few professional bodies in the world with Taught Degree Awarding Powers.

It is listed in the UK’s Office for Students Register as a higher education provider and has been awarding degrees since 2010. Its main campus is in London.

Yes. LIBF is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS) and complies with all OfS Conditions of Registration. We are also a member of The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

As an internationally recognised institution, LIBF delivers outstanding education, backed by over 140 years of practical and academic experience.

We offer students a highly flexible learning environment with state-of-the-art study materials and one-to-one support.

You’ll find all the information you need to complete your application on our how to apply page.

Or you can go directly to our online application form.

Our Study Advisory Team will also be happy to guide you through the application process.

You can contact them by:

• email: onlinedegree@libf.ac.uk

• phone: +44 20 3936 4055

The total fees are £20,805 for an online undergraduate course.

Flexibility meets affordability! Enjoy the options:

• £578 per month for full-time study over 36 months

• £433 spread over 48 months

• or only £289 extended over 72 months.

Whether you choose to study full or part-time the total amount remains the same.

UK-based students can apply for a tuition fee loan at undergraduate level. The tuition fee loan will cover your full fees and be paid directly to LIBF before the course begins.

Once you've applied for a tuition fee loan, the review process can take up to 6 weeks. We recommend giving yourself at least 6 weeks between submitting your student loan application and your chosen start date, allowing you to focus on your studies without any unnecessary delays.

Yes, we offer the LIBF Scholarship, providing a £1,200 reduction in study fees for eligible students. There are a limited number of LIBF Scholarships available each month so we encourage you to apply early to increase your chances of being awarded the scholarship.

To be eligible to apply for our LIBF Scholarship you must:

• be self-funding your undergraduate degree (without a student loan).

• have a household net income of less than £3,500/month.

You can apply for an LIBF Scholarship once you’ve applied for your course. Our Study Advisors will review your application and let you know if you’ve been approved for a scholarship.

If you're not granted the scholarship, you'll have the option to proceed with your application or to cancel your contract with us without any charges.

If you’re a UK resident studying online with us, and you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund.

Hardship funds are made available to current undergraduate students twice in the academic year. You’ll be informed when the application period is open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.

All you need is a reasonably up-to-date computer – desktop or laptop – with a stable internet connection and a webcam.

Other internet-capable devices, such as tablets or smartphones, will also be useful. For full details, see the online learning page.

If you're a UK student studying online, we’ll provide you with a free iPad. It will contain everything you need to get started and you can use it throughout your studies. When you graduate, it will be our gift to you! We’re sorry we can’t make this gift available to international students studying online right now. But we’re working on it!