Computer Science

University of York · York

Qualification

Degree

Length

5 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

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About this course

Study fundamental computer science theory, learn practical skills for solving real world problems and experience the cutting edge of the subject with the added benefit of a year in industry. MEng (Hons) Computer Science (with a year in industry) Study fundamental computer science theory, learn practical skills for solving real world problems and experience the cutting edge of the subject with the added benefit of a year in industry. Book your place for our Open Days on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026.

Our broad and principled approach to computer science will give you a thorough grounding in theory as well as practical skills, helping you to solve real-world problems. You'll study systems at different levels of abstraction, including digital hardware architectures, low level programming, operating systems, intelligent systems, compilers and high level languages. You’ll learn to design user-centred systems, recognise the power of data, and build intelligent systems that learn from data.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

96-111 pts5%

112-127 pts5%

128-143 pts5%

144-159 pts15%

160-175 pts15%

176-191 pts5%

208-223 pts20%

224-239 pts15%

How they qualified

100% got in with alevel.