Study computer science
Launch your career with the technologies that power society
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B Find a computer science course in Clearing
Explore our Clearing vacancies and find a course that’s right for you. It’s not too late to secure your place and start your journey with us this year.
Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.
6 Cross-industry impact
Apply computer science skills across finance, business, health, engineering and beyond – preparing you for diverse and dynamic career paths.
How our students rank Plymouth
- Ranked 1st in the South West for learning resources, according to student feedback (National Student Survey 2025)
6 Industry-led learning
Learn from research-active, commercially engaged staff who bring cutting-edge insights directly into the classroom.
Defence Universities Alliance
Plymouth is a
founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance , which is a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces, the Office of the Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security and the higher education sector. It equips students with specialist technical and in-demand skills such as engineering, computing, data science, AI, project management, and cyber security.
6 Real-world experience
Build invaluable skills through paid work placements and hands-on access to specialist facilities and labs.
Courses recognised by industry
See on each course how industry supports Plymouth learners and employs our graduates with skills needed in the sector, from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT accreditation to the Defence STEM Undergraduate Scheme and the benefits of studying with a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, enabling graduates to successfully embark on careers in the defence sector.
Unlock your potential
Whether your passion lies in AI, cyber security, software development, gaming or smart technologies, our innovative computer science degrees combine hands-on learning, real-world applications and ethical awareness to prepare you for the fast-evolving digital landscape.
Explore diverse fields, collaborate on projects and build the skills that drive tomorrow’s industries.
Foundation course
If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you.
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I don’t think there’s been a single week where I haven’t used the computing lab at least five out of seven days. Having free, full access to specialised software like MATLAB, VirtualBox, Azure and Eclipse has been a significant boost to my education.
Samuel Fakolujo
BSc (Hons) Computer Science student
BSc (Hons) Computer Science student
Postgraduate degrees
Take your skills to the next level with postgraduate study that builds on your undergraduate knowledge and enhances your career prospects.
Explore our computing facilities
Computer science students at Plymouth have access to a wide variety of specialist facilities. Spread across eight specialist laboratories, these facilities offer a range of hardware and software setups to support a wide variety of projects and learning styles.
Visit us to get a taste of life here at Plymouth
Open days are the best way to get a feel for studying at the University of Plymouth.
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