Computer Science

With skills in programming, security, cloud computing and networking, you’ll be in demand across industries including telecommunications, aerospace, finance, security, marketing, creative sectors, public service and education. Computing is incredibly diverse, covering areas such as computer design, graphics, artificial intelligence, gaming, software engineering, programming and applications development.

By selecting particular modules, you’ll be able to apply for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification after you graduate – a valuable addition to your CV.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might choose to stay at ARU and study for a Masters degree, such as our MSc Computer Science or MSc Artificial Intelligence. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Graduates progress into careers such as Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Cloud Engineer, AI Programmer, Game Developer or UX Designer. This degree will equip you with the technical and problem-solving skills employers value, giving you the flexibility to shape your future in technology.

Our Computer Science degree course will give you the opportunity to meet and engage with a range of employers.

We’re located in the Silicon Fen, the region around Cambridge that’s home to a cluster of high-tech businesses focusing on software, electronics and biotechnology such as Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI, Qualcomm and Astra-Zeneca. You can also choose to take a placement year and put your skills into practice at one of many regional technology firms.

We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:

• courses designed with employers
• tutors with professional industry knowledge
• hands-on learning through Live Briefs, internships and placements
• Ruskin Modules that help develop the skills employers value.

Alongside your course, there are lots of other opportunities to build your skills and experience:

• add value to your CV with an ARU Certificate of Professional Development
• get involved in a thriving volunteering programme
• develop your brilliant business ideas
• work with businesses to make a social impact.

We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.

The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.

Find out more about careers support at ARU.

Your placement year is a chance to put everything you’ve learnt in Years 1 and 2 into practice. Spend typically 9-12 months working for an organisation, developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.

Throughout the course we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. These include group work, presentations, case studies, laboratory tests and projects, and exams.

You will need your own laptop for this course (focusing on as much processing power, RAM, and storage capacity as possible).