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Computer Science

Entry Year: 2024

5 study options

Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS code
G400
Institution code
Q50
Typical A-Level offer
Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£28,350
Funding information
Paying your fees

Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS code
G402
Institution code
Q50
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£28,350
Funding information
Paying your fees

Computer Science with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS code
G40Y
Institution code
Q50
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£28,350
Funding information
Paying your fees

Year abroad cost

Finances for studying abroad on exchange

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Computer Science MSci (Hons)

Key information

Degree
MSci (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS code
G401
Institution code
Q50
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£28,350
Funding information
Paying your fees

Computer Science with Year Abroad MSci (Hons)

Key information

Degree
MSci (Hons)
Duration
5 years
Start
September 2024
UCAS code
G41Y
Institution code
Q50
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£28,350
Funding information
Paying your fees

Year abroad cost

Finances for studying abroad on exchange

View details

Overview

With the digital world rapidly evolving in every industry, find yourself at the forefront of solving today’s biggest technological challenges.

Is blockchain the future? Can we predict when the next big earthquake will happen? How can we stop the next major cyber-attack? Can artificial intelligence solve humanity's biggest problems? Technology is part of our future, and it is up to people like you to decide how it will impact and shape our world.

Machine learning, data science, web programming, computer networks and security engineering – these are just a few of the areas you can explore. With your newfound skills, figure out how to design software solutions that address cutting-edge challenges in science, engineering, healthcare, and many other areas.

Open the doors to a lucrative career 

Taught by our award-winning and research-leading academic team, you’ll be able to choose which areas to specialise in. Tailor your modules to your interests and career aspirations, such as big data, computer games or social network analysis. 

Ranked 6th for computer science in the UK by Times Higher Education and joint 1st for impact in the last Research Assessment Framework, the research that underpins our course really has been built to reflect the global challenges of today. We’re also accredited by the BCS, meaning that what you learn here meets the high standards of industry. 

After graduating, a career in computer science could see you testing trading systems at an investment bank, designing artificial intelligence algorithms for healthcare, or researching innovations in computer vision, music and speech. What will you choose? 

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. Industrial Experience and Year Abroad options will take place in the third year of study for BSc students. If you are an MSci student and choose to study abroad, this will take place in your fourth year of study.

Year 1

Semester 1

  • ECS401U - Procedural Programming (15 credits)
  • ECS404U - Computer Systems and Networks (15 credits)
  • ECS407U - Logic and Discrete Structures (15 credits)
  • ECS427U - Professional and Research Practice (15 credits)


Semester 2

  • ECS414U - Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)
  • ECS417U - Fundamentals of Web Technology (15 credits)
  • ECS419U - Information Systems Analysis (15 credits)
  • ECS421U - Automata and Formal Languages (15 credits)

Find out more about module descriptions and assessment in our module directory.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2

Semester 3

  • ECS505U - Software Engineering (15 credits)
  • ECS509U - Probability and Matrices (15 credits)
  • ECS519U - Database Systems (15 credits
  • ECS529U - Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)


Semester 4

  • ECS506U - Software Engineering Project (15 credits)
  • ECS518U - Operating Systems (15 credits)
  • ECS522U - Graphical User Interfaces (15 credits)                 
  • ECS524U - Internet Protocols and Applications (15 credits)

 
Optional summer internship

ECS620U - Optional credit-bearing summer internship (15 credits), offered between second and final year.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3

Semester 5

  • ECS635U - Project (30 credits)

Choose three from:

  • ECS607U - Data Mining (15 credits)
  • ECS610U - Computer Graphics (15 credits)
  • ECS639U - Web Programming (15 credits)
  • ECS640U - Big Data Processing (15 credits)
  • ECS642U - Embedded Systems (15 credits)
  • ECS671U - Semi-Structured Data Engineering (15 credits)
  • ECS651U - Computability, Complexity and Algorithms 15 credits)
  • ECS657U - Multi-platform Games Development (15 credits)
  • ECS658U - Further Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)


Semester 6

  • ECS635U - Project (continued) (30 credits)

Choose three from:

  • ECS605U - Image Processing (15 credits)
  • ECS637U - Digital Media and Social Networks (15 credits)
  • ECS647U - Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis  (15 credits)
  • ECS652U - Compilers (15 credits)
  • ECS655U - Security Engineering (15 credits)
  • ECS656U - Distributed Systems (15 credits)
  • ECS659U - Neural Networks and Deep Learning (15 credits)
  • ECS661U - User Experience Design (15 credits)

Optional modules are subject to timetabling constraints and module availability.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 4

MSci only


Semester 7

  • ECS7019U - Advanced Group Project (30 credits)

Choose three from:

  • ECS708U - Machine Learning (15 credits)
  • ECS709U - Introduction to Computer Vision (15 credits)
  • ECS712U - Design for Human Interaction (15 credits)
  • ECS713U - Functional Programming (15 credits)
  • ECS763U - Natural Language Processing (15 credits)
  • ECS7018U - Logic in Computer Science (15 credits)


Semester 8

  • ECS7019U - Advanced Group Project (continued) (30 credits)

Choose three from:

  • ECS726U - Security Authentication (15 credits)
  • ECS733U - Interactive Systems Design (15 credits)
  • ECS736U - Information Retrieval (15 credits)
  • ECS784U - Data Analytics (15 credits)
  • ECS797U - Machine Learning for Visual Data Analytics (15 credits)
  • ECS7011U - Quantum Programming (15 credits)
  • ECS7028U - Data Semantics (15 credits)

Optional modules are subject to timetabling constraints and module availability.

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

This degree can be taken with an optional industrial experience year, spent working in a role related to your field of study. This is taken in your third year of studies. Past 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 industrial placements are highly competitive and awarded based on 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

Add on an integrated masters to gain specialised knowledge through completing a high-level group project and your choice of advanced modules. Our MSci meets the academic requirements for registration as both a Chartered IT Professional with BCS, and Chartered Engineer with IET.

Year abroad

Go global and add an optional year abroad to your degree. Our School has a wide range of international partners all over the world.

Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary.

Please note - you can either do a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.

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Testimonial

"The thing I like most about my course is the breadth of topics that it covers, from delving into the depths and intricacies of computer design, to understanding fundamental concepts in programming, to good defensive design and system structure, and the mathematical concepts that push the limits of computation. Additionally, students are encouraged to do their own reading and study, to pursue knowledge in areas where passion for your subject can thrive and grow."

Paul, BSc Computer Science, quoted in 2023

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 with your personal advisor 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

As a student, your home will be the Mile End campus.​ You'll spend lots of time in our Informatics Teaching Lab (ITL), which is only used by Electronic Engineering and Computer Science students. This lab is made up of 300 fully networked multimedia workstations, which run both the Linux and Windows operating systems. Network ports are also provided for students choosing to use their own laptops for practical work. The ITL is due to undergo a £5.8 million refurbishment, funded by the Office for Students.

The labs are open seven days a week, generally between 8am and midnight. Students can also gain remote access to the School’s computing facilities 24-hours a day.

We also have a number of students employed as 'module demonstrators', who are available in labs to help first and second-year students to navigate software and programming tools.

Entry requirements

A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe 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 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 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.
GCSEMinimum 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

Our standard contextual offer: Grades ABB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

Our enhanced contextual offer (for care experienced students, refugee/asylum seekers or students who have completed Realising Opportunities or Access to Queen Mary): Grades BBB Including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

More information on how this information is used for a contextual offer can be found on our contextualised admissions page.

A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe 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 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 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.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsOur standard contextual offer: Grades ABB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

Our enhanced contextual offer (for care experienced students, refugee/asylum seekers or students who have completed Realising Opportunities or Access to Queen Mary): Grades BBB Including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

More information on how this information is used for a contextual offer can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe 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 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 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.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsOur standard contextual offer: Grades ABB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

Our enhanced contextual offer (for care experienced students, refugee/asylum seekers or students who have completed Realising Opportunities or Access to Queen Mary): Grades BBB Including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

More information on how this information is used for a contextual offer can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
A-LevelGrades A*AA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level.
BTECBTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
Access HEAccess qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsWe 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. Our standard contextual offer: Grades AAB including Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

Our enhanced contextual offer (for care experienced students, refugee/asylum seekers or students who have completed Realising Opportunities or Access to Queen Mary): Grades ABB including Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

More information on how this information is used for a contextual offer can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
A-LevelGrades A*AA at A-Level. This must include one of A-Level Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include either Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Standard or Higher Level.
BTECBTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
Access HEAccess qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsOur standard contextual offer: Grades AAB including Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

Our enhanced contextual offer (for care experienced students, refugee/asylum seekers or students who have completed Realising Opportunities or Access to Queen Mary): Grades ABB including Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking.

More information on how this information is used for a contextual offer can be found on our contextualised admissions page.

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

Graduate destinations

A career in computer science could see you developing new software at an investment bank, maintaining cloud systems at a charity, or researching innovations in computer vision, music or speech.

In addition to tech companies, your skills are in-demand across a range of employers, including start-up businesses, finance, health, media, and public sector organisations.

Recent graduates of this course are now working in roles such as:

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Technology Analyst
  • Data Scientist

at organisations such as:

  • IBM
  • Sky
  • J.P. Morgan
  • the Civil Service
  • Google

Career support

Our Careers and Enterprise service run regular employability events and workshops, and host industry speakers on campus. We have recently welcomed speakers from companies including IBM, Amazon Web Services and FDM Group.

The Queen Mary careers team can offer:

  • specialist advice on choosing a career path,
  • support with finding work experience, internships and jobs,
  • feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms,
  • interview coaching.

Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.

We also have an industrial placement advisor within our School, who supports students with finding and applying to year-long placements.

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)

The Discover Uni dataset (formerly Unistats)

About the School

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.

The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.

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