BSc Computer Science at University of Bristol

Over the course of your degree, you will explore in-depth topics such as high-performance computing, machine learning, cryptography, artificial intelligence, algorithms and human factors: all taught by leading experts, passionate about shaping the future of technology. Designed with industry input, our courses will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career. You will also get the chance to work with industrial mentors and potentially enhance your portfolio with internships throughout your degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your initial study years, you will learn the key principles of algorithms and a variety of diverse programming paradigms. You will study mathematics and statistics that underpin modern computer science, how a modern computer architecture is organised, concurrent and networked computing, the foundations of human-computer interaction, tools for software development, and theoretical and data-driven computer science. A core part of your second year is a software development project, where you will work in a team to satisfy a real-life business or organisational need; an experience that mirrors life in industry and greatly enhances your employability.

Career pathways

Our courses blend theoretical topics and hands-on technical training and key transferable skills including teamwork and communication to enhance the employability of our graduates. This means that our students are highly regarded by employers such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Arm and Cisco, have high earning potential and have wide-ranging career opportunities.

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