School of Computer Science

Breaking new ground in the theory and practice of computational systems and their applications, the School of Computer Science is a progressive, inclusive department, providing specialist teaching and conducting world-leading research in fundamental and applied computer science.

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 ranked us 3rd in the UK for GPA and for 4* research.

Our research areas include, artificial intelligence and robotics, theory of computation, security and privacy, computational life sciences and human-centred computing. The demand for computer scientists is ever-growing in a modern world and we can equip you with the knowledge to succeed.

7th

highest UK institution for Computer Science in The Times Higher world university rankings 2022

3rd

in the UK for GPA & 4* research (REF 2021)

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