Computer Science

About this course

Computer science at the University of York is built on the principle that a thorough understanding of the theory underpinning computing is the most durable preparation for a career in which technology changes constantly. You will learn not just how to write programs but why algorithms behave as they do, how systems are designed and verified, and how to reason about the correctness and efficiency of your solutions. This three-year full-time degree incorporates both a sandwich year and a year abroad alongside a work placement, giving you one of the most practically and internationally enriched computer science educations available at this level. You will study algorithms and data structures, programming languages and paradigms, computer architecture, operating systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, networks and the mathematical foundations of computing. York is known for

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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