5 reasons to study computer science at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
From a great student experience to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study computer science at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». Here are our top 5.
Computer science undergraduate virtual experience
Get to know our courses, facilities and students without having to step foot on campus.
Our courses
Computer science is the science behind much of the technology we use in our daily lives. Programming is a core topic but there’s so much more to learn.
Undergraduate courses in computer science
Learn more about our computer science courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
Hear from students
We know that a big part of visiting us is getting the chance to talk to students about their experience. Below you’ll find some other ways to find out what past and present students think about studying computer science here.
Watch this video to find out what our students say.
Carolina studied Computer Science with AI at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». She talks about how she uses her data science skills from the course to make a difference on the track.
Watch this video to find out about the first year Arduino project, where students are challenged to get two boards to communicate.
Watch this vlog to find out about Marian's favourite society, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Computer Science Society.
Working hard really pays off, says Louise North, a recent Computer Science graduate
The workload at university is a big step up from school, but everyone's in the same position and there’s plenty of assistance if you need it.
Computer Science student, Alex Whalley talks about his final year project, Ever Cycle, a virtual reality exercise game.
Boost your employability with a placement
All our courses offer the opportunity to go on a placement which could improve your employability. You could even earn a salary or work abroad.
Exploring my own interests on placement at Deloitte
Computer Science graduate Holly Dent explains how she used skills from her course to cope with a multi-million pound placement project.
A year of firsts on placement at IBM
Computer Science student, Tom talks about his placement year at IBM and being the first student to file a patent in ten years.
Find a good placement early on, says Computer Science student Ed Barber
How Ed Barber’s placement at Goldman Sachs enabled him to apply his computer science skills to the real world.
Find out more about why a placement might be a good option and how they work.
Improve your employability with a science placement
Take advantage of our links with industry and apply for a science placement during your course. You could earn a salary and boost your career options.
Where you could be studying
Explore the campus and have a look around our labs.
One of our support technicians gives you a guided tour of the key spaces and facilities available in the Department.
Mathematics Resources Centre (MASH)
We help all students with maths and statistics problems.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student Eric Evans takes you on a tour of the main buildings and services on campus.
View our interactive 360 tour map and explore key locations on campus and in the historic city of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
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