Department of Computer Science

Studying for a Computer Science degree offers you the opportunity to gain an excellent professional qualification with firm grounding in the theory and practice of computing in a disciplined, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable way. It offers valuable transferable skills such as communicating effectively and working in a team.

What Study Computer Sciences At Warwick?

We are consistently ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments.

Recent results on the Unistats official website show that of those Computer Science graduates from Warwick, who have gained employment 6 months after graduation, 100% are working in graduate level employment.

We employ innovative teaching methods and provide a pastoral support system in a friendly academic environment ensuring that all our students receive person-centred tuition throughout their period of study.

There is considerable flexibility to move between degrees, and to choose from a wide range of optional modules that will broaden your interests, tailor your expertise and allow you to specialise in depth as you progress within your course.

Our reputation for high quality teaching is complemented by the high standards of our research groups having a direct impact on the curriculum and project work of our undergraduate degrees.

Isaac Lewis

Student Profile: Isaac Lewis,

4th year MEng, Computer Science

'Computer Science at Warwick offers a good mix between theoretical and practical skills. For example, I once had to complete a “Group Software Development” module, sponsored by Deutsche Bank. My team had a conference call with Deutsche Bank representatives to work out the requirements for the project (a transaction processing system), before building the software. That’s the kind of practical experience which really helps when you’re looking for your first job or internship.

Warwick is a forward-thinking place that’s not afraid to do things differently. I’d recommend the opportunity to exchange to Hong Kong. I did this and spent a year out there – I had so much fun and had the chance to travel all over Asia'.

The Department offers excellent computing facilities and provides a stimulating environment, with plenty of dedicated workstations as well as a large, well‑equipped Hardware Laboratory.

We regularly have guest lectures from leading IT industry figures as well as employer events offering opportunities for undergraduate internships and graduate recruitment.

The Computer Science and Computing Systems degree courses are fully accredited by the British Computer Society, and our 4-year MEng degrees also fully meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) registration.

How Will I Be Taught?

Our courses offer a balance of core theory delivered through lectures and small-group seminars and practical hands-on laboratory sessions.

How Will I Be Assessed?

Your performance on most modules will be assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination components. The coursework may be individual or group work involving programming, research, writing, and presentation. The final year project work is fully assessed by a presentation and project reports.

What Opportunities Are There To Study Abroad?

All the degree courses have versions ‘with intercalated year’ during which you could spend a year either in salaried employment in industry, or study at an overseas institution. We have a formal arrangement for such a year abroad with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Erasmus exchanges with the Universities of Eastern Finland, Rostock, Potsdam and Madrid Carlos III. MEng students may, if they wish, spend the third year of the course studying at a formal exchange university overseas, such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

What Careers Can A Warwick Degree In Computer Science Lead To?

A computing degree is a gateway to an excellent career in the IT industry, but our graduates have also joined consultancy firms, financial institutions, e-business consultancies and smaller companies offering specialist technical services.