MEng Computer Science at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Computer Science at Cambridge brings together disciplines including mathematics, engineering, the natural sciences, psychology and linguistics. Study modern computer science, along with the underlying theory and foundations in economics, law and business.

Faculty: School of Technology | Department: Department of Computer Science and Technology | Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years full-time, or MEng 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (integrated: optional fourth year after the BA) | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): You'll study a range of foundation topics in computer science including: Discrete and Continuous Mathematics, Programming Languages including functional and object-orientated, operating systems, Hardware. Year 2 (Part IB): You'll study a range of core topics in computer science including: theory – including logic and proof, computation theory, systems – including computer architecture, computer networking, programming – including compiler construction, Language Design, human aspects – including Human Interaction design, Artificial Intelligence.

Career pathways

There are more than 1,000 specialist computing and advanced technology companies and commercial laboratories in the Cambridge area, known as ‘Silicon Fen'. A number of local firms and start-ups support our teaching and employ our graduates, in areas from chip design to mathematical modelling and AI. As a graduate, you’ll have knowledge and skills that embody principles which will outlast today’s technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*A*A; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Required subjects (A level/IB Higher Level or equivalent): Mathematics; Further Mathematics to AS or A level if your school offers it. Admission assessment: All applicants for Computer Science are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) at an authorised assessment centre. You must register in advance for this test. If you're applying to Peterhouse or Trinity you will also need to take the Computer Sciences Aptitude Test (CSAT). Submitted work: You won't usually be asked to submit examples of written work.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 46,872 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years full-time, or MEng 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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