New immersive realities, data-rich and informed interactions, automation and ever-more connected clouds are shaping how the world operates and how people interact with each other – computer science underpins it all.
Experts teach you from the Games Academy and the Cornwall Business School to help you become a daring computer scientist capable of leveraging scientific principles and cutting-edge technology to create new and compelling products and services.
You will
Get practical hands-on experience, immersing yourself in computer programming and software engineering to build your software.
Work on complex real-world problems set in partnership with industry and explore market-led incubation opportunities identified by our RealWORKS employability team.
Advance your knowledge of computer science and computing technologies in a way that enables you to incorporate cutting-edge advances into the digital products and services you create
Leverage user-centred design thinking in your system development lifecycles, taking advantage of our research strengths.
Collaborate in multidisciplinary Agile teams to realise projects with real commercial potential
We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.
Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with Integrated Foundation Year 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.
Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.
For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.
Computing
Penryn
Undergraduate
Full-time,3 years Placement year,4 years
January, September
5.5
UK:£9,250 per year EU/international:£17,460 per year, Per placement year:£1,850,
London
6.5
Undergraduate
23650
Canterbury, England
6.0
Undergraduate
Home full-time: £9250
Hatfield (Hertfordshire)
6.0
Undergraduate
13100