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School of Computer Science

About the school

Our links with industry giants like Microsoft, Sony and Electronic Arts ensure that our courses stay industry standard, relevant and up to date with the latest tech and teaching.

Computer Science degrees at Hull include all the essentials like software engineering and development, computer games and graphics programming. And are taught by researchers who are rated among the best in the UK.

Our specialist facilities include high performance computing, 3D visualisation, 3D printing and robotics labs.

All our Computer Science undergraduate courses offer the opportunity of a placement year in industry between the second and third year, as a recognised part of your degree.

Head of school

Professor Fiona Polack

Professor Fiona Polack

Accreditations

Our courses

Want to create the next generation of software? Or develop apps or computer games for a living? Or even set up your own tech business one day? Whether you’re already an accomplished programmer or an absolute beginner, you’ll open up all these careers and more with a Computer Science degree at Hull.

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Computer Science Facilities

When you join us, you get access to the latest industry-standard facilities. High performance cloud computing systems, 3D projection, VR devices, laser scanning, motion capture, humanoid robots … It’s all here. And it’s all for you.

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Our community

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So much more than just a degree

University isn’t just about your lectures – there are loads of activities to get stuck into, from robot-building to race-against-the-clock Hackathons.

See what our Computer Science and Technology students get up to

Expert advice from experienced alumni

From getting your foot in the door, to rising through the ranks, graduate Francisco Inacio - Lead Programmer on Squad - on how to succeed in the gaming industry.

Read Francisco's story

Real world experience

Get practical experience on year-long industrial placements at places like Microsoft and IBM to graduate career-ready.

See what you could do on an industrial placement

Try for yourself

Watch: Join Professor John Murray and students Joules and Martin for an on-demand Computer Science session to find out more about studying at Hull.

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Our people

The school is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff and students, who collaborate to craft some incredibly creative work.

staff members in the School of Computer Science, arranged alphabetically by last name

Latest news

Games students' success at Game Republic Student Showcase

Games students' success at Game Republic Student Showcase.

Computing students from the University of Hull were successful in five categories at the prestigious Game Republic Student Showcase.

Posted on 25 July 2024

BSc Computer Science: 'What I've enjoyed about my course'

BSc Computer Science: 'What I've enjoyed about my course'.

Louie Waterfall, graduated this summer with a BSc Computer Science, shares highlights of studying in Hull.

Posted on 25 July 2024

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Research

Our computer science research was ranked joint fifth in the UK for impact in the last national assessment, with 80% of submitted research impact hitting the four-star 'world leading' benchmark.

Discover our research
Explore specialist areas that could become your future career: software engineering, games programming, web development, and many others.
Use the latest industry-standard equipment and facilities, including gigabit networking, 3D printers and laser scanners, and swarm and humanoid robots.
Students have the chance to network, make contacts and test their skills out in the real world on a year-long industry placement and extracurricular activities.

Footnote

* Research Excellence Framework 2021.

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