Department of Computer Science

We are an active department, proud of our reputation as a friendly and supportive environment for our students. We specialise in security and artificial intelligence research.

Study with us

Our courses are stimulating and challenging with a high level of practical content, bringing together the best of computer science, business and cutting-edge research.

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

Research courses

Available facilities

We offer specialist software labs for all levels of study and specialist facilities for machine learning experiments and networking, security and distributed systems work including Raspberry Pi's, NAO robots and Parrot drones.

Final year projects

Undergraduate final year projects from our students continue to have real-world value. Take a look at some of the projects our undergraduate students have taken on to get a feel of what you could be doing if you join us.

It started at Surrey

Hear from two of our graduates, Andy and Shaun, talking about their time here at Surrey and what they have been up to since graduating.

What we are researching

We have a strong research culture and a growing research profile, with a broad range of research areas and projects within the department and across the University.

Cyber security

The exponential growth of computer technology has revolutionised the way we live, but has also brought new and ever-growing challenges in terms of security.

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Distributed and networked systems

Many of the successes of today's digital world are underpinned by distributed and networked systems. Research interests span both technical and socio-technical challenges arising in these settings.

Nature inspired computing and engineering

Developing computational models and algorithms inspired from natural intelligence found in biological, physical and social systems to solve real-world problems.

Meet the team

Dr Mark Manulis

Head of Department of Computer Science

Dr Mark Manulis is affiliated as Reader (part-time) with the Department of Computer Science. He was full-time employee at the Department from February 2012 until February 2022. He joined in 2012 as Senior Lecturer. In 2014, the University has been recognized by the UK Government as Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research and Mark became Deputy Director of it...

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Collaboration opportunities

We want to continue building strong links with businesses at all levels so please get in touch with us if any of these opportunities interest you.

Become an industrial partner

Work with one of our postgraduate researchers on a collaborative PhD project to provide your business with early access to academic research as it develops and to transfer knowledge in a cost-effective way.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) helps support your business in developing and growing by connecting you with our university and graduates knowledge, skills, and expertise.

Collaborative research projects

Draw on a wide range of expertise from our academics by offering our undergraduate and masters students an industrial partnership during their major project.

Offer a Professional Training placement

Professional Training placements give businesses the opportunity to attract excellent students to work with them for a year during their studies, many of whom return once they have graduated.