Computer Science
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science.
We're a supportive community of students, academics and researchers based in our modern, purpose-built facility on Campus East. Find out more about our courses and what it's like to be a student here with York Virtual Visit.
Excellent facilities
Our modern, self-contained building houses four software laboratories, two hardware laboratories and a range of social learning spaces.
UK Top 20
for Computer Science and Information Systems in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023
Our courses
Add a placement year with all our courses so that you can gain real-world and valuable career skills that make you stand out from other graduates. We have a dedicated placement team that will prepare you for your year in industry.
Our single subject courses are accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
- Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
- Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with a year in industry) (BSc)
- Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (MEng): accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with a year in industry) (MEng): accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Computer Science with Cyber Security (BSc)
- Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry) (BSc)
- Computer Science with Cyber Security (MEng)
- Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry) (MEng)
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Free online courses
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Hear from our students
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Navigating York and Human-Centred Tech: A Student’s Perspective
Posted by Pragya Hey everyone, I am excited to take you on a journey through my experience at the University of York, specifically in the incredible MSc…
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A Day in the Life of a Computer Science Student!
Posted by George Hey, I’m George! I’ve been at the University of York for a year now and have interests in software development. My favourite module of…
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Computer Science Placement Year at Couchbase
Posted by Stan Hi, I’m Stan, a third year Computer Science student finishing a placement year with Couchbase at their Manchester office. Check out the linked blog…
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Why I’m Happy I Chose York for Computer Science
Posted by Freddie Hi, My name is Freddie. I have just completed my first year of computer science and I have enjoyed it greatly. This year has…
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