Undergraduate degrees

Computing is a dynamic and fast-moving area. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality and new technologies for business, computer scientists are shaping the future. The quality of our research, and the funding it attracts, means we’re able to invest in world-class facilities and academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, which means you will be taught by internationally renowned, inspirational academics working at the top of their fields.

We also contribute to the multidisciplinary Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering MEng, BEng course.

Work placements and study abroad

Our degrees have an added opportunity to take an industrial work placement or study abroad, allowing you to build key professional and personal skills that could give your CV that competitive edge when you graduate. Find out more on the course pages.

Hands-on learning: The project work you’ll carry out on your course will give you hands-on experience. This gives you the opportunity to explore your subject further as well as develop valuable skills in problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

Flexible degrees: Enhance your learning by choosing to take a study abroad year or industry placement, which develops your independence and is attractive to employers.

Career prospects: Our graduates are highly sought after by leading employers. 100% of UK based graduates who responded from the School of Computer Science are in graduate level employment such as professional or managerial work within 15 months of graduation. (Graduating cohort 2020/21, Graduate Outcome Survey)

Research-led learning: Our globally recognised research feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn with the latest thinking. Benefit from our partnership with the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

Modern spaces: Access state-of-the-art facilities situated within the Sir William Henry Bragg building, including a robotics teaching lab, Virtual Reality and study spaces.

Global community: When you choose to study at the University of Leeds, you'll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world.

Supporting your studies: We support you from the moment you arrive to help you adjust to studying at university, and you'll be guided through your course by your personal tutor. We’re proud to have been awarded Silver Athena SWAN status which shows our strong commitment to equality.

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