Course contact details
Faculty of Computer Science and Technology (Computer Laboratory)
Email:undergraduate.admissions@cst.cam.ac.uk
Phone:01223 763505
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN
Course summary
Computer Science at Cambridge brings together disciplines including mathematics, engineering, the natural sciences, psychology and linguistics.
Study modern computer science, along with the underlying theory and foundations in economics, law and business.
Here at Cambridge, we pioneered computer science and we continue to lead its development today.
Our links to Computing go back to the 1930s when Alan Turing developed the theoretical foundations for computation. We’ve been at the forefront of Computer Science research ever since.
This is a broad and deep course that covers all aspects of modern computer science.
We have 3 and 4 year course options:
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the 3-year course is a BA honours degree
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the 4-year course includes a Masters, leading to a BA and Master of Engineering (MEng) degree
Whichever option you choose, you will develop practical skills in:
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programming, in various languages such as OCaml, Java, C/C++ and Prolog
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hardware systems, such as chip design
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Sidney Sussex
- Jesus
- Selwyn
- Trinity Hall
- Open application
- Newnham
- Trinity
- Pembroke
- St Edmund's
- King's
- Corpus Christi
- Churchill
- Clare
- St Catharine's
- Gonville & Caius
- Christ's
- Peterhouse
- Queens'
- Emmanuel
- St John's
- Lucy Cavendish
- Wolfson
- Murray Edwards
- Girton
- Robinson
- Homerton
- Downing
- Magdalene
- Hughes Hall
- Fitzwilliam
Study options
- Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C05
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Cambridge has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C05
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelA*A*A
This is the minimum A level offer for this course. The entry requirements at each of our Colleges may vary.
It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng
Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve an A* in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer.
To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng).
If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng
Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve an A* in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer.
To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng).
If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme41-42
41 to 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level is the minimum IB offer level. The entry requirements at each of our Colleges may vary. Some Colleges usually make offers above the minimum.
It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng
Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve 7 in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer.
To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng).
If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng
Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve 7 in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer.
To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng).
If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
When you apply to Cambridge, you can apply directly to one of our Colleges or make an open application. Please be aware that the entry requirements for this course may vary across our Colleges. Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. This could include making a higher offer, asking for specific subjects or specifying an A* in a particular subject.
You should check our website for more information about how to choose a College. It's very important to check the entry requirements at your chosen College before making an application. You can find a list of Colleges that usually make offers at the minimum offer level, as well as Colleges that have additional conditions, on our course pages (linked below).
We also accept a range of other qualifications at a level equivalent to A levels and IB Higher Levels. This includes Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh qualifications, the Irish Leaving Certificate, and a range of international qualifications. Visit our website for more details about your qualifications: www.cam.ac.uk/entrancerequirements. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-ba-hons-meng
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- My Cambridge Application This is an additional form that you need to complete if you're applying to study an undergraduate degree at Cambridge. Once you submit your UCAS application, you'll get an email from us within 48 hours with instructions and a link to your My Cambridge Application. For more information about completing My Cambridge Application, including the deadline for submission, visit our website (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/cambridge-application).
- Interview
- Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)
- Applicants are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA), for which you must be registered in advance. Please check the website for details (www.cam.ac.uk/assessment).
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We adopt a balanced and holistic approach to admissions. We assess all applicants individually, meaning we can adjust our offers to take account of individual circumstances. You can find out more about the minimum offer level for each course on the course pages. Many offers will be made at this level, but sometimes we make an offer that is more challenging to achieve. This is to better ensure that you will be able to cope with the academic level of the course and really thrive at Cambridge.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees for Home, EU, and international students, please refer to:
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-finance/tuition-fees
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