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Computer Science
- G400 — BSc (Hons)
- G402 — BSc (Hons) with Industrial Experience
- G40Y — BSc (Hons) with Year Abroad
- G401 — MSci (Hons)
- G41Y — MSci (Hons) with Year Abroad
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Computer Science
5 study options
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- G400
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- G402
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Computer Science with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- G40Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Computer Science MSci (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- MSci (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- G401
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAA at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades AAB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Computer Science with Year Abroad MSci (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- MSci (Hons)
- Duration
- 5 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- G41Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAA at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades AAB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Overview
Computer scientists draw on logical and analytical thinking, creativity, design and programming skills to find innovative solutions.
Our programme will give you practical skills in software development and interface design, underpinned by a strong grasp of the fundamental principles of IT. We cover programming, software engineering, computer and network design and the theory of computing, as well as multimedia, usability and interaction.
You’ll gain practical experience of building computer systems in progressively more demanding contexts, and develop a deep understanding of how to solve problems using modelling and abstraction techniques. With a flexible curriculum, you’re encouraged to pursue your own interests.
In the final year, you’ll design an individual project based on your own interests and linked to research areas in the School, such as security, big data, computer gaming, interaction design, machine learning, pervasive computing, theoretical computer science, social network analysis or digital audio.
Professional recognition
Our Computer Science BSc has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
This programme is also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Our MSci Computer Science programme has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
It has also been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Structure
You can complete your Computer Science degree in three, four or five years. If you are a BSc student and choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4. If you are an MSci student and choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 4, and the Year 4 modules will be studied in Year 5.
Year 1
- Automata and Formal Languages
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Fundamentals of Web Technology
- Information Systems Analysis
- Logic and Discrete Structures
- Object Oriented Programming
- Procedural Programming
- Professional and Research Practice
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
- Algorithms and Data Structures in an Object Oriented Framework
- Database Systems
- Graphical User Interfaces
- Internet Protocols and Applications
- Operating Systems
- Probability and Matrices
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering Project
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Compulsory
- Project
Choose three from
- Big Data Processing
- Computability, Complexity and Algorithms
- Computer Graphics
- Data Mining
- Embedded Systems
- Further Object Orientated Programming
- Multi-platform Games Development
- Semi-Structured Data and Advanced Data Modelling
- Web Programming
Choose three from
- Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis
- Compilers
- Digital Media and Social Networks
- Distributed Systems
- Image Processing
- Security Engineering
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- User Experience Design
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 4
MSci only
Compulsory
- Advanced Group Project
Choose three from
- Design for Human Interaction
- Functional Programming
- Introduction to Computer Vision
- Logic in Computer Science
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
Choose three from
- Data Analytics
- Information Retrieval
- Interactive Systems Design
- Machine Learning for Visual Data Analytics
- Security Authentication
- The Semantic Web
- Quantum Programming
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Study options
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Year in industry
Want to pick up some solid work experience while applying and improving your skills? Apply for our Computer Science BSc with Industrial Experience to spend your third year working for a public- or private-sector organisation in a role directly related to your studies.
Our students have worked with companies including:
- Accenture
- Canon Europe
- GlaxoSmithKline
- IBM
- The Walt Disney Company.
Find out more about degrees with industrial experience.
Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. If you are not successful in securing a placement, your third year will be spent at Queen Mary completing your studies.
MSci
Take an extra year to carry out in-depth, real-world research alongside advanced modules. Apply for our Computer Science MSci, ideal if you plan to go into academic or industrial research and development.
Year abroad
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Computer Science BSc or MSci with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.
You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.
I enjoy that we as computer scientists acquire a variety of skills and gain experience in the different fields of computing. I will graduate knowing that I can work within any sector I like in the field… modules range from artificial intelligence and machine learning to design and graphical interfaces.
Teaching
Teaching and learning
You’ll spend 15 to 20 hours per week in lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials. You will also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study. You’ll meet your personal adviser regularly to ensure that you are settling in and progressing well.
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
Resources and facilities
The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including our informatics teaching laboratory with more than 300 PCs running Linux and Windows.
Entry requirements
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. Alternatively, 32 points overall including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics or Computer Science. |
| BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. Alternatively, 32 points overall including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics or Computer Science. |
| BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades ABB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. Alternatively, 32 points overall including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics or Computer Science. |
| BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
| A-Level | Grades AAA at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades AAB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. Alternatively, 34 points overall including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics or Computer Science. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
| A-Level | Grades AAA at A-Level. Alternatively, A-Level grades AAB including either A-Level Mathematics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. Alternatively, 34 points overall including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics or Computer Science. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
If your qualifications are not accepted for direct entry onto this degree, consider applying for a foundation programme.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
See our full entry requirements.
Funding
Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
A career in computer science could see you testing trading systems at an investment bank, designing alternatively powered vehicles or researching innovations in computer vision, music and speech.
You could use your degree to work in sectors such as finance, education, health and media as well as IT. Roles include software engineer, business analyst, games designer, multimedia specialist, web developer, database manager, IT consultant and network engineer.
Recent Computer Science graduates have been hired by:
- Accenture
- Amnesty International
- BlackRock
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- the Civil Service
- J.P. Morgan.
Career support
Finding your first job is made easier through the School’s strong links with industry. We work with organisations offering graduate opportunities in banking, media, telecommunications and technology. We run an annual IT and Technology Fair, featuring up to 30 organisations seeking new talent.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
- specialist advice on choosing a career path
- support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
Unistats data for these courses
Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Industrial Experience - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science - MSci (Hons)
Computer Science with Year Abroad - MSci (Hons)
About the School
The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class computer science research – and applies it to real-life problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with his or her ideas makes for exciting lectures and ensures you stay fully up to date. 91 per cent of our computer science research was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014).
We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body: around a quarter of our students are women and 47 countries are represented.
The School has an energetic student community, taking part in programming competitions and hack events.
