Prospective Students

Computers have had an enormous impact on life in recent decades, transforming the way we all work and play, and this process will continue in the years ahead. Computer technologies are evolving rapidly, and our programmes are designed to equip our graduates to respond to and drive these developments. We focus on the basic foundations and principles of the theory and practice of computing, rather than on particular techniques that may become history before you graduate. We offer a critical understanding of the current and emerging techniques that will enable you to contribute to and shape the future of computing.

Qualified undergraduate students can apply for attainment scholarships. International Advancement Awards are also available for qualified international students, providing some support for tuition and accommodation fees.

Why study at Liverpool?	The advantages of studying at Liverpool
Why study Computer Science at Liverpool?	See what our department has to offer you
Admissions	Apply for a place on one of our Degree programmes
Entry Requirements	For all our Undergraduate Programmes
Scholarships & Prizes	For Computer Science students
Tuition Fees	The University's current fee structure
Computer Science Careers	What careers are possible with a degree from us?
Careers Profiles	Graduates tell us where their degree took them
Final Year Projects	projects undertaken by former students

Degree Programmes

With the goal of preparing our students to be developers and innovators, the Department of Computer Science offers prospective undergraduates seven BSc honours degree programmes, each tailored for specific outcomes such as software development, electronic commerce, artificial intelligence, or a fundamental understanding of the theory and algorithms of computer science. One of these is a four-year programme which includes a year in industry. Additionally, there is an MEng in Computer Science, for those wishing to include an element of research in their undergraduate study.

For students with other interests, the Computer Science Department offers joint and combined honours programmes with the departments of mathematics, management, and electrical engineering. There are also a number of taught postgraduate degree programmes.

Programme Title	Programme Code
BSc Computer Science	G400 & G408
BSc Computer Information Systems	G500 & G521
Computing with a Year in Industry	G402
BSc Electronic Commerce Computing	G490
BSc Internet Computing	G501
BSc Software Development	G610
BSc Artificial Intelligence	G700
BSc Joint Degrees	GG14 & HH66
MEng Computer Science	G401
MSc Programmes	Postgraduate Degree programmes

Research

Research plays an important role in our department, keeping our lecturers on the international forefront of development, ensuring our students are taught by people knowledgeable about state of the art advances in computer science theory and practice.

The Department also offers opportunities for postgraduate research.

Our department was graded 5 in the Research Assessment Exercise in 2001. Research is supported by a mixture of European, national, and industrial funding, providing a balanced portfolio of activity that feeds back into the teaching and other professional activities in the Department.

About the Department

In April 2006, the Computer Science Department moved into our new home, the fully refurbished Ashton and George Holt buildings. Here we house our high specification computing facilities having fast internet links and a wide range of software. These laboratories are solely for use by students studying within the Computer Science Department.

University Accommodation	Halls of Residence (on the main University server)
International Students	International Recruitment and Relations Office (on the main University server)

Find out more

Calendar	Dates for UCAS visits & Open Day
Open Day Talk	about the department & its degrees (updated 5 feb 07)
Brochure for Computer Science	PDF document (updated 2009)
Brochure for Computer Science	Request a copy online