Computing Science and Software Engineering are young and exciting disciplines which are rapidly evolving. They include, amongst other things, theoretical studies of algorithms, experimental investigations in areas ranging from human-computer interaction to network performance, and practical engineering challenges in designing and implementing efficient, reliable software to meet specifications.

The School of Informatics is the largest informatics research centre in Europe. We are currently ranked 24th in the world for Computer Science in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and 5th in the UK.

Computer & Information Sciences is a top-rated department recognised for its ground-breaking research, excellent teaching and entrepreneurial character.All our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that are in high demand by industry and the public sector. Our lively and diverse research spans the whole spectrum of theory and application from fundamental algorithms and programming language design to human-centred computing and information sciences.