Facilities

Whether studying with us at undergraduate or postgraduate level, our facilities in the School of Computer Science will enable you to build upon your expertise, giving you a solid understanding of how to use facilities in the sector. This means you can confidently take the next steps in industry or further study when you graduate.

Purpose-built teaching facilities 

You'll be based in the Sir William Henry Bragg Building – an impressive development bringing our friendly, supportive and diverse community of students, researchers and academics together to collaborate in the same modern space. The Bragg building hosts a range of welcoming and accessible spaces, which will suit a variety of educational and social requirements. 

Specialist computer laboratories

Throughout your studies you'll have access to specialist labs, technology and academic support. Our specialist facilities include: 

• Robotics laboratories.
• Specialist high performance graphics hardware and software.
• Dedicated Linux laboratories with a combined capacity of an average of 150 machines.

Take a virtual 360 tour of our Computing Study Zone, and Robotics Teaching Lab. 

Facilities that optimise your learning 

The School of Computer Science continually invests in the best facilities to provide a creative, cutting-edge learning environment. You'll find everything you need for your studies, including: 

• Lecture theatres and seminar rooms containing the latest audio-visual technology and professional presentation equipment. 
• Social spaces and cafés that make great places to relax or meet and work with friends and colleagues. 
• Our dedicated employability hub gives you access to industrial placements, internships, employability sessions, presentations and workshops delivered by employers and graduate opportunities. 
• Use of HELIX, a new learning innovation hub, offering cutting-edge digital provision, including immersive technologies. 
• EPSRC National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems: A national resource for the fabrication of complex systems which can be used for academic and industrial collaborations. 

Study facilities that support your work 

From 24-hour computer clusters, libraries and silent study areas when you need to finish an assignment without interruptions to interactive spaces, cafes and group rooms for collaborative project work — there’s always somewhere to go on campus to suit your study preference. 

Take a virtual 360 tour of our campus and facilities.