Computer science degree courses
Our computer science degrees enable students to achieve successful careers working with the core enabling technologies that underpin society
Discover our degrees
“When I saw that you can do games development at university I was massively inspired and knew that this is what I wanted to do. I did a lot of research into game development courses. I’ve always been very interested in computing but wanted it to be more visual, more design-based.”
BSc (Hons) Computing & Games Development graduate Jack found the perfect degree to combine his design and programming passions and is now set for a high score in the games industry.
Undergraduate courses
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Full-time)
Technology continues to revolutionise the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical care. At Plymouth, you will gain hands-on skills acro...
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Full-time)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field within computer science. At Plymouth, you'll gain the skills you need to excel in your AI expert care...
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Full-time)
Cyber security is an ever-increasing demand within every organisation across the world. Explore the biggest threats to our data from hackers, malicious coder...
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development) (Full-time)
At Plymouth, you will create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. You'll be challenged t...
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) (Full-time)
Computing and software development drives many of the world’s greatest technologies, helping us to live, learn, build and even save lives. Combine computer s...
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year (Full-time)
Technology has revolutionised the way we live, build, work, shop, learn and even access medical care. On this forward-looking degree, you’ll get hands-on ski...
Postgraduate taught programmes
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MSc Cyber Security (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Cyber security is essential for all organisations, with hacking, malicious code and social engineering ever present threats to data. This programme provides ...
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MSc Data Science and Business Analytics (Full-time, Part-time route available)
This one-year conversion MSc is designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines and experience. It gives you skills in data analytics, computing and ...
Research opportunities
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MPhil Computing (Full-time, part-time route available )
Most of our programmes comprise input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, rel...
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PhD Cyber Security (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Cyber security is a fundamental requirement for all users of technology – helping to protect organisations and people from a significant, wide variety and co...
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PhD on the Basis of Prior Published Works in Cyber Security (Part-time)
Cyber security is a fundamental requirement for all users of technology – helping to protect organisations and people from a significant, wide variety and co...
"My placement had a huge impact on both my short and long term career. In the short term it prepared me for my final year and the amount of work that I would need to do to achieve a first class degree. In the long term it has showed me what the industry is like and what areas are available to progress into."
"My main reasons for choosing Plymouth were the location, the enthusiasm of lecturers, the course's accreditation and placement opportunities. I loved my time living and studying in Plymouth, it's a good place to be a student, and met lots of friendly people throughout the city."
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xComputer science's application spans across multiple industries, including finance, business, health and engineering
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<Benefit from research and industry-informed teaching led by commercially active staff
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*Gain invaluable experience and skills through paid work placements
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Access a wide variety of specialist facilities
Plymouth has a great emphasis on employability and that’s what really attracted me to the University and the course. Everything I did as part of my studies has been transferable to the workplace.
Carline James – BSc (Hons) Computing graduate, now a Lead Business Systems Analyst for Allianz Insurance
I have been to America half a dozen times, but the most amazing part was going to the Microsoft global conference where around 15,000 Microsoft employees gather in a stadium to cheer on our then CEO.
Ben De St Paer-Gotch – BSc (Hons) Computing graduate, now a Reading-based Project Manager for Microsoft
Our research expertise
“I was also lucky to have two incredibly supportive supervisors who encouraged me to follow my own ideas and interests. The postdoctorate at Plymouth included collaborations with several universities around the world, which made it easier to get my current position in New York.”
Salvador Dura Bernal
PhD in Computational Neuroscience, now a Research Assistant Professor at State University of New York and Adjunct Professor at New York University
PhD in Computational Neuroscience, now a Research Assistant Professor at State University of New York and Adjunct Professor at New York University
