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Top 10 universities for Computer Science in 2024

Are you considering studying computer science? Check out the best unis in the UK for Computer Science

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Tamsin Mosse 07 Jun 2023

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Top 10 universities for Computer Science in 2024

Who comes out on top for Computer Science courses in the UK?

The Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, and Imperial College London keep the top three places for computer science in 2024.

Durham University climbs up two places to fourth, UCL gains three places to take fifth and Bath zooms up from tenth to sixth.

University of Birmingham and The University of Edinburgh storm into the top ten, both gaining eleven places to rank seventh and eighth. Southampton is also new at nine, having narrowly missed a top ten place in 2023.

To find out more about the top unis for Computer Science, click on the links below:

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Studying Computer Science

As the world continues to advance towards digitisation, computer scientists provide us with an understanding of the diverse technological aspects that govern our everyday lives. Computer science will equip you with key knowledge such as computer programming, data science, critical thinking, algorithmic analysis, and much more. This subject is very versatile, and the skills you will learn can be used in many industries, making it a fantastic choice for students who are interested in technology.

To find out more about studying Computer Science read our full subject guide

Careers in Computer Science

Computer science will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to transfer what you’ve learnt across a range of industries. As every industry relies on technology, computer science enables an array of opportunities. Career options include and are not limited to applications developer, cyber security analyst, UX designer, and web designer