New immersive realities, data-rich and informed interactions, automation and ever-more connected clouds shape how the world operates. How people interact with each other – computer science underpins it all. You’ll leverage scientific principles and cutting-edge technology to create new and compelling products and services.
Choose between a three-year degree, a four-year degree with a year of professional practice or a four-year degree with an Integrated Foundation Year.
Get practical hands-on experience, immersing yourself in computer programming and software engineering to build your software
Work on complex real-world problems set in partnership with industry and explore market-led incubation opportunities identified by our RealWORKS employability team.
Advance your knowledge of computer science and computing technologies in a way that enables you to incorporate cutting-edge advances into the digital products and services you create
Leverage user-centred design thinking in your system development lifecycles, taking advantage of our research strengths.
Collaborate in multidisciplinary Agile teams to realise projects with real commercial potential
We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Depending on the course, applicants can also show their portfolio or provide a performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.
Course route Entry requirements
BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C)
BSc(Hons) four-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
with placement year GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C)
BSc(Hons) four-year degree 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
with Integrated Foundation Year GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C)
UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. Applicants should have GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.
For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.
Computer Science
Penryn
Undergraduate
Full-time,3 years Placement year,4 years
January, September
5.5
UK:£9,250 per year EU/international:£17,460 per year, Per placement year:£1,850,
Summer Row, Moss House, McIntyre House, The Link, and Camden House
6.5
Undergraduate
£ 13500
Aberdeen
6.0
Undergraduate
20800
Glasgow
Undergraduate
£ 9250