Computer science

Study computer science and make your mark on the future.

Our courses provide you with the foundation knowledge and industrial experience you need to create mobile applications, learn about advances in cyber security, drive web development and originate business solutions.

1st

Our Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) course is ranked 1st in the UK for information technology and systems by the Complete University Guide 2024

6th

We are ranked 6th in the UK and top 100 globally for computer science and engineering in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

Top 10

We are ranked top 10 in the UK for information technology for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2023.

Top 20

We are ranked top 20 in the UK for computer science and information systems in the Guardian University Guide 2024

*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.

Academic Centre of Excellence

1 of 7 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*

Developing your employability

95% of our undergraduate graduates are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA**

Recognised by

Our undergraduate degrees are recognised by the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre

*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.

**UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.

What our students say

Facilities

Explore the facilities we offer to support your studies.

Academic Centre of Excellence

1 of 7 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*

Developing your employability

95% of our undergraduate graduates are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA**

*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.

**UK domiciled graduates of full-time, postgraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.

What our students say

Studentships

Artificial intelligence for air pollution

Funding information:

A stipend of £19,000 for 22/23, which will increase each year in line with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, plus Home rate fee allowance of £4,596 (with automatic increase to UKRI rate each year). The studentship is offered for 3.5 years. For exceptional international candidates, there is the possibility of obtaining a scholarship to cover overseas fees.

PhD Studentship within DECaDE: Centre for the Decentralized Digital Economy - AI/Computer Vision/Blockchain

Funding information:

Funding will provide an annual tax-free stipend at the current EPSRC funding rate of £18,622 (for 2023-24) and coverage of the tuition fees for 3.5 years. 

Trustworthy AI for socially compliant autonomous driving

Funding information:

A stipend of £18,622 for 23/24, which will increase each year in line with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, plus Home rate fee allowance of £4,712 (with automatic increase to UKRI rate each year). The studentship is offered for 3.5 years. For exceptional international candidates, there is the possibility of obtaining a scholarship to cover overseas fees.

Academic Centre of Excellence

1 of 7 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*

Excellent research

Ranked 7th in the country for our research outputs in computer science and informatics, REF 2021**

Graduate employability

100% of our research graduates are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA

*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.

**UK Research Excellence Framework.

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