This degree is designed around the department's belief that problem-solving lies at the heart of computer science. Coventry University aims to make this one of the most exciting and forward-thinking courses students of computer science can study.

Computer science in underpins almost all the science and technology that mankind relies on in the modern world. It is responsible for some of the most powerful problem-solving strategies known to mankind – the Internet, smart devices, artificial intelligence, robots and much, much more.

For those who are interested in how computers work and are designed, this course, upon successful completion, should enable students to progress from an undergraduate degree to a master’s level qualification.

The department aims to explore practical applications in industry, commerce, research and everyday life, and a combination of theory and practice in traditional areas of computer science, including programming and algorithms, computer architecture, networking, system design and implementation. Students should also explore some of the new and exciting areas of development in this ever-changing field such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science techniques, mobile app development and cryptography in software security.