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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.
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 8th for computer science in the UK by Times Higher Education (2024) and joint 1st for impact in the last Research Assessment Framework (2021), 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?
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.
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.
Find out more about module descriptions and assessment in our module directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
ECS620U - Optional credit-bearing summer internship (15 credits), offered between second and final year.
Choose three from:
Optional modules are subject to timetabling constraints and module availability.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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 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.
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.
Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.
For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Our standard contextual offer: ABB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB including one of Maths, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
Our standard contextual offer: AAB with Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: ABB with Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
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.
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.
See our full entry requirements.
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
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.
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:
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:
at organisations such as:
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:
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.
Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
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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.