School of Computer Science
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School of Computer Science Ranked 4th in UK
95.7% graduate employment 6 months after graduation
90% student satisfaction
Undergraduate Degrees
Our wide range of programmes also give you the opportunity to study abroad or take a year in industry.
Postgraduate Degrees
We offer taught and research programmes that cover a variety of Computer Science specialisms.
What is Computer Science?
The term 'computing' covers every kind of digital technology that we use to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information.
Our Research
We are ranked 7th in the UK for research that is world-leading in its originality, significance and rigour.
» Forthcoming Events
2013 CAS – Conference for Teachers of Computing
Computing At School:
Thursday 13th June 7pm-10pm Informal Reception and "Bring and Brag" presentations,
Friday 14th June 9:00-5:00pm Conference
Café Masters – College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (Supported by Careers Network)
Date: Wednesday 5 June 2013, 2pm – 6pm
Room: Café Aroma (first floor Staff House, R24 on campus Map)
2013 Undergraduate Open Days
The University of Birmingham Undergraduate Open Day is a great opportunity to visit your chosen department, speak to academic staff, meet current students and view the outstanding on-site accommodation on offer.
Last Tuesday of every month: Welcome Cookie Break
Welcoming new staff and researchers, at our first ever CS Welcome Cookie Break, in the CS common room (123) at 1.10pm.
Department Seminars and Events
View this month's Computer Science seminars and events.
» School News
One-day conference ‘The World Inside the Brain: Internal Predictive Models in Humans and Robots’
Thu, 09 May 2013 - Registration is now open for a one-day conference that will present research focusing on internal models across various fields such as psychophysics, neuroscience, and cognitive robotics. This event is jointly organised by postgraduate researchers from the School of Psychology and School of Computer Science of the University of Birmingham, and in association with the Centre for [...]
UK’s Brightest Computer Science students join successful Asidua Scholarship Programme
Wed, 08 May 2013 - Leading Birmingham based IT software services provider, Asidua, has announced that Barnaby Colby, who is currently studying Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded a place on their prestigious Scholarship Programme, securing a package worth up to £25,000.
Professor Jon Rowe, Head of Computer Science gives his inaugural lecture
Fri, 03 May 2013 - Professor Jon Rowe, Head of Computer Science delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 30th April 2013. Please click here to hear the lecture, with accompanying slides.
University of Birmingham awarded top prize for Data for Development challenge
Fri, 03 May 2013 - The University of Birmingham project was awarded top prize at the Data for Development challenge at MIT’s Net Mobility Conference on Wednesday 1st May 2013. The D4D challenge showed that disease epidemics could be controlled faster using cellphone data as suggested by new research, and Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham worked out how [...]
Computer Science ranked 7th in the 2014 Complete University Guide
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 - Computer Science at the University of Birmingham has ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide 2014, rising 9 places since 2013. Scoring highly in Student Satisfaction, Research Assessment, Entry Standards and Graduate Prospects, Computer Science scored an impressive 91.9% overall.