With the digital world rapidly evolving in every industry, find yourself at the forefront of solving today’s biggest technological challenges.
Is quantum computing the future? Can we predict when the next big earthquake will happen? How can we stop the next major cyber-attack? Will autonomous systems revolutionise healthcare and transport? Technology is part of our future, and it is up to people like you to decide how it will impact and shape our world.
Machine learning, data science, web programming, computer networks and security engineering – these are just a few of the areas you can explore. With your newfound skills, figure out how to design software solutions that address cutting-edge challenges in science, engineering, healthcare, and many other areas.
Step into a world of opportunity
Taught by our award-winning and research-leading academic team, you’ll be able to choose which areas to specialise in. Tailor your modules to your interests and career aspirations, such as big data, computer games or social network analysis.
Ranked 8th for computer science and information systems in the UK by QS World Rankings by Subject (2025) and joint 1st for impact in the last Research Assessment Framework (2021), the research that underpins our course really has been built to reflect the global challenges of today.
After graduating, a career in computer science could see you testing trading systems at an investment bank, designing artificial intelligence algorithms for healthcare, or researching innovations in computer vision, music and speech. What will you choose?
This programme will be reviewed for re-accreditation by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, in December 2025. This review is expected to result in accreditation for the 2026 and 2027 intakes. Accreditation can only be granted after a successful review and is subject to approval by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Academic Accreditation Committee.
YEAR 1
Semester 1
ECS401U - Procedural Programming (15 credits)
ECS404U - Computer Systems and Networks (15 credits)
ECS407U - Logic and Discrete Structures (15 credits)
ECS427U - Professional and Research Practice (15 credits)
Semester 2
ECS414U - Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)
ECS417U - Fundamentals of Web Technology (15 credits)
ECS419U - Information Systems Analysis (15 credits)
ECS421U - Automata and Formal Languages (15 credits)
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirementshttps://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/
Our standard contextual offer: Grades ABB including one of Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BBB including one of Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science at A-Level.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page below.
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