Major international companies are actively involved in the development of our courses through our Industrial Advisory Board.
All our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society – the Chartered Institute for IT. Our maths courses are also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
BSc Computer Science
Study programming, software design, computer systems and security, networking and operations, web technology, and more. Carry out a final-year project in your area of interest.
BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year
Undertaking a year in industry gives you paid real-world experience in your chosen field. A dedicated placements officer will help you find a placement and support you with your application.
BSc Mathematics with Computer Science
You’ll complement your maths studies with key computing skills such as programming, making you highly desirable to a range of employers.
BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with a Placement Year
This technical course will develop your digital and mathematical skills, and give you an insight into industry.
Industry-relevant courses
Enviable location
You’ll be located in the heart of the UK’s digital tech sector, giving you exciting placement and employment opportunities in your chosen field.
The UK Digital Technology Census 2019 found that Reading has the second highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK, beaten only by London.
The UK Digital Technology Census 2019 found that Reading has the second highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK, beaten only by London.
Source: “The UK Digital Technology Census 2019”, The Data City.
Employment prospects
90% of our computer science graduates were in work or further study within six months of graduating. Of those in employment, 97% were in a professional or managerial job.
Source: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey of UK domiciled full-time first degree respondents, based on the average percentage across 2011/12–2016/17.
Source: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey of UK domiciled full-time first degree respondents, based on the average percentage across 2011/12–2016/17.
Your career
At Reading, we help prepare you for a rewarding, challenging career in the areas and technologies of your choice, whether that's commercially focused or research based.
Computer science careers include software engineering, programming, cybersecurity, network implementation, database design, data analytics, systems testing and integration, website development, and IT consulting.
Our links with nearby multinational companies enable us to host guest speakers and run an annual careers fair so you can network with company representatives.
Fees and funding
There is a variety of funding support available to our undergraduates. You may be eligible for government loans, grants or bursaries.
Students from the UK can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. They may also be eligible for grants and bursaries depending on their circumstances.
Undergraduate fees and funding
Practical learning
"The course surprised me by being so practical. Every year had memorable sessions that drove home the theoretical learning, from first year programming labs, to visiting the virtual reality cave in my final year."
Ross Beale, BSc Computer Science graduate
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