Computer Science

About this course

Computer science at the University of Leeds is delivered in one of the UK's leading research universities, situated in a city that has grown rapidly into a significant technology hub. The discipline encompasses the theoretical foundations of computing alongside the practical engineering of software systems, and a degree at Leeds reflects both the academic depth and the industrial relevance that the best computer science programmes combine. As the course's own framing puts it, this is for students who want to be at the forefront of new technological developments and create the solutions of tomorrow. This three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and embedded work placement opportunities, making it a particularly well-connected degree for a subject where practical experience is highly valued. The sandwich year allows you to work in a professional technology en

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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