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Department of Computer Science

Solving global challenges in safe, secure and ethical computing.

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Our academic excellence and strong links with industry make us one of the UK's leading computer science departments.

Our courses span the full range of contemporary computer science, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science. 

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Research

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We're a highly influential research department working at the cutting edge of computer science.

We're known for conducting fundamental research into the development and engineering of safe, ethical and secure computational systems to meet global challenges.

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Our vision is to lead education and research in the development of safe, ethical and secure computational systems. We’re passionate about preparing individuals for the next stage of their career journey, whether that’s working in industry or in academia.

Professor Iain Bate, Head of Department

We're a top ten research department - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
We've held an Athena SWAN bronze award since 2020, in recognition of our work to promote the advancement of women's careers in higher education.
Many of our computer science courses are accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

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28 October 2025

Stefano Pirandola, professor of Quantum Computing in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the IET Achievement Medal in Quantum Technology.

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25 September 2025

Two researchers at York’s Department of Computer Science have been awarded part of an $18m (around £13.3m) AI for Math Fund from Renaissance Philanthropy and XTX Markets.

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6 February 2025

The Department of Computer Science hosts the Google DeepMind Research Ready programme for summer 2025.

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3 December 2024

We are delighted that a number of existing staff and honorary staff have been included in this prestigious list.

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