Computer science is the science behind much of the technology we use in our daily lives. Programming is a core topic but there’s so much more to learn.

Our courses cover a broad range of computer science areas, exploring the subject's traditional software and logic aspects, with special attention to its underlying mathematics. You’ll develop a sound knowledge base and a wide range of skills valuable to a career in the field, including learning to analyse, integrate and apply new ideas and techniques to solve computing problems.

Course comparison

All courses are available as a BSc or as a master's for more in-depth study. They are also all available with the option of a professional placement or study abroad to add to your experience and improve employment prospects.

• Computer Science is for you if you’re interested in studying computer science but want to wait until later in your degree before deciding what area or areas to specialise in.
• Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence is the course for you if you’re keen to specialise in current AI technologies from the start of your degree, whilst still gaining a grounding in broader computer science.
• Computer Science and Mathematics. This joint degree is for you if you enjoy and excel at computing and want to combine that with a very strong interest in mathematics.

View course videos, read case studies and find out more about living and studying at Bath on our Computer Science Virtual Experience page.