Overview

Most of our graduates of the Computer Science (Hons) from University of York go into the field of IT/Computing, followed by Financial Services, some undertake further study (eg PhD) and others go straight into industry (for example working for IBM, BAE Systems etc).

Quick Facts:

You will study systems at different levels of abstraction, including digital hardware architectures, low level programming, operating systems, intelligent systems, compilers and high level languages. You’ll learn to design user-centred systems, recognise the power of data, and build intelligent systems that learn from data.
Our courses are designed with our Industrial Advisory Board, so you’ll be well placed to adapt to the workplace. Choose between a BSc or BEng based on your destination after graduation.
The move towards a digital economy creates demand for computer scientists and software engineers across a broad section of employers, so the skills you develop here will make you attractive to many organisations.
Many of our graduates are employed by software and electronics industries, but the continuing expansion of the use of computers in commercial and financial operations means that you will be able to find employment in other industries - and here your sharpened numeracy and analytical skills will have prepared you well.
Read some profiles of our past students and find out how their degree from York helps them to do jobs in organisations as diverse as Mars Inc and Cancer Research UK. Other companies that York graduates have gone on to work for include BAE Systems, Morgan Stanley, G Research, Thales, the Civil Service, M&G Investments, Ubisoft, Rapita Systems, Sky, BT, Raspberry Pi, IBM, JP Morgan, Hut Group and Automaton Games.
Computer Science graduates can expect to earn nearly £40,000 after five years in employment (Longitudinal Education Outcomes Dataset).

Career opportunities

Computer Programmer

Software Engineer

Software Developer

Business Analyst

Research Scientist

Network Manager

IT Systems Manager

Accreditation

BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory: Formal Languages and Automata

Software: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms

Theory: Computational Complexity

Systems and Devices: System Software and Security

Systems and Devices: Advanced Computing Systems

Data: Data Analysis and Management

Human Computer Interaction: Interaction Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 914 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAA including Mathematics

Access to Higher Education Diploma

We accept the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The syllabus must contain a significant portion of Mathematics that is considered equivalent to A level standard. Applications will be considered on an individual basis - please contact the Department before you apply.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD and grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). We consider applicants with a combination of other BTEC Level 3 qualifications, and this must include an A level in Mathematics at grade A or above (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your combination of qualifications.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics

European Baccalaureate

85% overall, including 85% in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate

36 points overall, including grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics

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Tuition Fee

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International

31100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31100 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for York

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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