Do you enjoy all things tech? Do you find yourself wanting to keep up with the latest innovations or checking out the newest smartphone app and software programmes?

If this sounds like you, a degree in computer science could be your calling.

By studying computer science at the University of Hertfordshire, you’ll experience teaching at the forefront of technology and design the future innovations which will become an essential part of modern life. Plus, you’ll learn in industry-standard facilities in our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building. Our experiential learning zones including large Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) spaces, specialist workshops and laboratories have been designed to get the best out of you.

Maybe you'd like to get hands-on developing robotic systems, or you'd like to delve into the depths of programming, networks, and operating systems. Perhaps your ambition is to specialise in artificial intelligence, or you'd prefer to go beneath the skin of the data that underpins the modern world and be in charge of transforming the digital society in our daily lives.

Whatever your passion, our range of modules in AI, robotics, data science, software engineering, cyber security, computer networks, and machine learning will give you the opportunity to specialise in something you care about.

Follow in the footsteps of our recent graduates who have gone on to work at organisations including Sega Europe, Canon UK and EE and kickstart your career in the diverse industry of computer science with the tools and confidence you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Why choose Herts?

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World-leading research

90% of research ranked as world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

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Inspiring spaces

Brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building

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Strong industry links

with local and national organisations

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