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Computer Science

University College London

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Overview

UCL Computer Science BSc uses the UCAS application and places strongest emphasis on very high academic attainment in mathematics plus the required TARA admissions test; the personal statement is also used to distinguish among many highly qualified applicants. No portfolio is requested or used for this programme.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

UCL does not list a portfolio for Computer Science BSc, and its Computer Science-specific selection guidance names TARA instead. UCL also says it normally does not consider extra supporting documents outside UCAS.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeMedium

UCL uses the UCAS personal statement to assess academic potential, motivation for the subject, and core skills, and says it is important for differentiating between high-achieving candidates. For Computer Science, UCL states the statement is considered alongside grades and TARA in a holistic review.

Bar to clear: Focused UCAS statement showing clear motivation, academic potential, and subject interest

Academics & GPAHigh

UCL first checks whether applicants meet the essential academic requirements based on past and predicted performance. For Computer Science BSc, the published entry bar is extremely high and specifically requires top mathematics performance.

Bar to clear: A*A*A with A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, or IB 40 with HL Mathematics 7

Test scoresHigh

Computer Science BSc requires the TARA admissions test for all applicants, and UCL says it uses the result alongside grades and the personal statement to differentiate between many highly qualified candidates. English-language evidence is also required at Level 1 when applicable.

Bar to clear: TARA required; if English proof is needed, Level 1 (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component)

Application components

UCAS personal statementAcademic transcript / achieved and predicted gradesTARA admissions test resultEnglish language test report if required

How to stand out

→Prioritize top mathematics achievement; for most applicants this means meeting or exceeding the published A*A*A or equivalent level with the required maths grade.

→Use the personal statement to show sustained interest in computer science through supercurricular study, problem-solving, and independent learning rather than generic extracurriculars.

→Prepare seriously for TARA because UCL uses it to separate thousands of strong applicants competing for limited places.

→If you need English-language evidence, secure a Level 1 result early so it does not become the limiting condition on an offer.

Source confidence

92%Well sourced

Sources

UCL Computer Science BSc course page

www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/undergraduate/courses/computer-science-bsc

Official programme page; gives A-level/IB entry requirements and states the programme has English language Level 1.

UCL TARA admissions test for Computer Science courses

www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/computer-science/study/undergraduate/tara-admissions-test-computer-science-courses

Official department page; says all Computer Science undergraduate applicants must sit TARA and that TARA is considered alongside A-level grades and the UCAS personal statement.

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