Computer Science

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Modern society has been transformed by computers and mobile devices, and computer science is at the forefront of this transformation. Come to Reading, in the heart of the UK’s 'Silicon Valley', to join the computer scientists helping to drive these changes.

Computer science is about every aspect of computing in our daily lives. The combination of technical and soft skills we provide mean that you will be ready for employment immediately after graduation.

Computer science is constantly evolving, so new ideas and international discoveries are built into our courses. You will gain a grounding in core areas, and will have the option to specialise in the areas that interest you the most. Our excellent facilities and software support your core studies, but also ensure that you are able to pursue your own projects and interests.

Our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) -the Chartered Institute for IT. You will learn from expert lecturers who use state-of-the-art methods of teaching, whether it be team-based learning or online learning, building on our highly successful free online courses. In the final-year project you will have opportunities to join live research projects, or work on your ideas to produce workable products that can be used in various applications.

We also have superb links with industry. Many of the world’s high-tech and IT industries have their UK or European headquarters within a short distance of the University and often employ our students after graduation. Major international companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Sony, Lilly and Nationwide are actively involved in our courses through both student placements and our Industrial Advisory Board, which ensures that our courses match industry requirements.

Our degrees will prepare you for your chosen career in this constantly evolving field through the development of transferable and subject-specific skills. On average, 93% of leavers are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course; of those in full-time employment, 100% were in graduate level roles [1].  

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[1] Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018/19; First Degree responders from Computer Science.