Computer Science

Students studying at the School of Computer Science will learn about cutting-edge developments in computer science and develop transferable skills that can be applied in different areas of work. The School is rated highly for teaching and research, with world-renowned, enthusiastic and friendly staff, a new building with top-class facilities, and a great reputation amongst students and graduates.

Courses

Undergraduate

Computer Science	BSc (Hons)
Computer Science	MSci (Hons)
Computer Science (Gateway)	BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Gateway)	MSci (Hons)

Joint degree options

You can take Computer Science BSc (Hons) with another subject as part of a joint degree.

Postgraduate

Taught

Advanced Computer Science	MSc
Advanced Systems Dependability	MSc Erasmus Mundus
Artificial Intelligence	MSc
Computer Communication Systems	MSc
Computing and Information Technology	MSc
Data-Intensive Analysis	MSc
Human Computer Interaction	MSc
Information Technology	MSc
Information Technology with Management	MSc
Software Engineering	MSc

English language combined degrees

Combined degrees in Computer Science with English Language are available for those who would like to start a Masters degree while continuing to consolidate their ability to use English effectively in academic contexts.

Research degrees

The School of Computer Science offers PhD, EngD and MRes programmes. The School also offers MPhil degrees for many of the taught postgraduate programmes; the MPhil includes a full year of research following the taught component of the MLitt.

Find out more about Computer Science research programmes and application details.

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Computer Science facilities

Purpose-built labs for Computer Science are well equipped with a mix of modern Linux, Windows PC and Apple systems, as well as specialised high-speed networking and monitoring equipment.

The School’s dedicated server room caters for production and experimental systems and hosts a wide variety of modern, enterprise-grade server and storage equipment.

A range of virtual and physical server resources are in place, and three dedicated clusters are available to support a variety of computationally intensive research activities.

The School has in-house facilities, supported by extensive expertise, for fabricating experimental electronic devices and physical components through 3D printers and CNC systems. There is also a dedicated HCI laboratory with specialist equipment including:

Wacom Cintiq devices
a range of current generation mobile and tablet devices
eye and motion tracking hardware
a Microsoft Surface Hub
novel interface technologies.

Find out more about facilities at the School of Computer Science.

Careers for graduates in Computer Science

Computer Science courses aim to prepare you for careers in technology, academia, finance, and commercial posts at both national and international levels. Employers regard Computer Science graduates as technically and intellectually capable, and a number of employers visit the School on a regular basis. Graduates have taken roles in companies as diverse as:

internet giants like Google and Amazon
management consultancies like Accenture, Deloitte, and KPMG
small start-ups like Cloudsoft and Skyscanner
established multinationals like Adobe, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Hewlett Packard.

See recent graduate employment case studies.