Computer science
We aim to share the excitement of current technological trends with our students through our dynamic portfolio of contemporary and employability-focused degrees, educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders in the sought-after fields of computer science and software engineering.
Why study with us
Excellent career prospects
95% of our students are in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating. (HESA data)
Outstanding facilities
Our students consistently rank us among the top universities in the UK when it comes to accessing specialist equipment, rooms and facilities when they need to.
Teaching excellence
Innovative and collaborative teaching at our National Software Academy has been consistently recognised with a number of highly-regarded awards.
I fell in love with the practical approach that the course took. As someone who learns through lab work and examples, it seemed the perfect fit for me. Being able to actively program, build and test different systems is always a joy, especially when you have others around you to give assistance if needed.
Courses
Entry year
Our talks
Our staff and students have put together a number of different videos to guide you through various aspects of what it is like to study here at the School of Computer Science and Informatics. We hope to give you a real flavour of what you can expect as a Computer Science or Applied Software Engineering student at Cardiff University, and to answer many of the questions you may have as you consider which choice of University is right for you.
School overview and welcome
In this first video, Head of School Professor Stuart Allen provides a useful overview of Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff, including how we support our students and some of the inspiring ways they contribute to the wider community.
Hear from our students
Now hear from some of our students who provide first-hand insights of what it's like studying either Computer Science or Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff University.
I chose to study Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff as I wanted something that was more hands on than most courses. We have assignments that are set by real companies so we have a chance to try and solve real-life issues and present these solutions to real clients.
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National Software Academy
A centre of excellence for software engineering education in Wales, the National Software Academy works in partnership with the Welsh Government and industry leaders to address the national shortage of skilled programming and software engineering graduates.
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Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency, latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, published by HESA in June 2022.
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Undergraduate
With over 300 courses to choose from, join us and benefit from our excellent facilities, a great student experience and as a graduate, be in demand by leading employers.
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