BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants

The programme aims to provide you with a thorough and systematic understanding of the field of Computer Science. The programme is designed to give you experience of core technologies and techniques, while making it possible for you to design and build software programs and systems. The applied dissertation project will enable you to acquire valuable skills in team work, project planning, time management and presentation, applying your learning to the design and implementation of your project. Graduates mainly go on to work in the ICT industry as software developers, system analysts, software engineers or consultants among others. Academic possibilities include further study towards a Master’s degree programme or MPhil/PhD qualification.

Tuition fees

 No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Programme Specific: Subjects at A-Level should include Mathematics, and/or Computer subject

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Principles of Programming 1
  • Cyber Laws and Ethics
  • Client-Side Web Technologies
  • Network Principles
  • Database Principles
  • Principles of Programming 2

Year 2
  • Server-Side Web Technologies
  • Networking Technologies
  • OO Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Academic Literacies and Communication Skills
  • Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexities
  • Mobile Technologies
  • Information Systems and Security
  • Project Management

Year 3
  • Design Methodologies
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Informatics
  • Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • Final Year Applied Project Analysis and Design
  • Final Year Applied Project Implementation
  • Fundamentals of Al and Machine Learning

Students may choose 2 modules from the following:

  • Blockchain Technologies
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
  • Multimedia
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
27 Modules(5/7.5) Dissertation -(15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 180,000

SADC
Total: US$ 4,455

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 6,700
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