School of Computer Science

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Undergraduate Degrees 

Our wide range of programmes also give you the opportunity to study abroad or take a year in industry.

 

 
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Postgraduate Degrees

We offer taught and research programmes that cover a variety of Computer Science specialisms. 

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What is Computer Science?

The term 'computing' covers every kind of digital technology that we use to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information. 

 
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Our Research

We are ranked 7th in the UK for research that is world-leading in its originality, significance and rigour.

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Scholarships

- Undergraduate scholarships
- Postgraduate scholarships
- General fees and funding information

 

» Forthcoming Events

26 September 2013 – Discovery Season

If you want to hear all about robots and AI, come along to this free public talk at the new Birmingham city Library.

Welcome Week 2013 for new and returning students

Your first week at University will be busy, whether you’re a new or returning student. Find out more…

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

Final year project Highly commended for global award

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 - Richard Blumenthal, our ‘Computer Science with Industrial Year’ (BSc) student graduated in 2013 and his Final year project was chosen to be in the Top 8 of a global award which is the Undergraduate Awards’ programme.

A Strategic Focus on Computing in the 2014 School Curriculum

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 - CAS/BCS/Network of Excellence present a half-day Conference - Friday 20 September 2013, 09.00 – 14.00. As part of our work to help schools adapt to the new national curriculum in computing (obligatory from 2014), we are organising an information day for headteachers from the West Midlands region.

Robots to Support Care Home Assistants

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 - Specialist robots will learn how to act intelligently in real-world environments, supporting security guards or care home assistants, in a multi-million Euro project.

Postdoc position available at the University of Birmingham

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 - Postdoc position available at the University of Birmingham on the project "Automated Game-Theoretic Verification of Security Systems"...

Alumni Circles of Influence in Computer Science

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 - The School of Computer Science is always striving to solve real-world problems. Thanks to alumni generosity, this summer we've been able to host a number of undergraduate interns to tackle two extremely different, but challenging, tasks.