Computer Science

Computer science at the University of Cambridge is taught in one of the world's pre-eminent research environments for the discipline, with roots extending to Alan Turing's theoretical work on computation in the 1930s and a continuous tradition of foundational research ever since. Computer science as a discipline is concerned with the principles of computation, the design of algorithms and data structures, the theory of programming languages and formal logic, the architecture of computing systems, and the application of these ideas to intelligent systems, networks, security, and human-computer interaction. It trains you to think with exceptional rigour about abstract structures and their concrete implementations, developing one of the most powerful intellectual toolkits available in any field.

This three-year, full-time programme at Cambridge engages you with the full depth and breadth of the discipline, from mathematical foundations and theoretical computer science to practical programming, systems design, and the frontiers of current research. You will be taught by faculty who are active at the leading edge of the field and will have access to world-class facilities and a community of some of the most talented students in any subject anywhere. A typical entry tariff of 232 points reflects the extraordinarily high academic standard expected for admission to one of the most competitive courses in UK higher education.

Computer science graduates from Cambridge go on to work in software engineering, research, artificial intelligence, technology entrepreneurship, finance, and a vast range of other fields in which computational expertise is decisive. Many found companies, join leading research institutions, or take senior roles in the technology industry. Postgraduate study in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a specialist technical field is a common next step, particularly for those pursuing academic or research careers.