Introduction
Learn to design and build computer systems – and gain in-demand technical, development and engineering skills – by studying for our accredited Computer Science degree in Cambridge.
Whether you want to work in software engineering, programming, application development, computer design, graphics, gaming or artificial intelligence, studying our BEng (Hons) Computer Science degree will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed.
As a computing student at ARU, you’ll learn how to work in a team, think independently, and solve problems creatively in our state-of-the-art computing labs.
Our specialist facilities include a Cisco lab and a virtual Netlab. They're the perfect places to develop practical skills and get experience of working with industry-standard tools, such as Microsoft Imagine Premium and VMware IT Academy. We encourage collaboration, so you’ll also learn through activities with your peers, and lectures and seminars from industry experts.
Employability is embedded in the curriculum throughout the course, starting with 12 months access to Pluralsight professional online training courses for programmers, within the Introduction to Programming module. This gives you enhanced opportunities to experience real-world professional training as part of your academic course.
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Facilities and accreditation
Industry-standard facilities
As part of your Computer Science degree at ARU, you’ll have access to top-of-the-range equipment including:
- a Cisco lab with hands-on routing and switching equipment
- a virtual Netlab offering 24/7 remote access to Cisco equipment
- Microsoft Imagine Premium’s professional developer and designer tools
- VMWare IT Academy’s virtualisation software and tools
- mobile devices for testing and developing mobile applications.
BCS and IET accreditation
Our degree course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. This accreditation means you will be taught the appropriate skills and knowledge for an engineering career and professional registration with the IET.
Cisco Network Academy
Study with us and gain the skills necessary to gain the Cisco CCNA certification. As a Cisco Network Academy for more than ten years, our industry links ensure that you’ll be equipped to meet the needs of the fast and ever-changing world of computing.
Ian Oxford
Senior Lecturer, School of Computing & Information Science
Mahdi Maktabdar Oghaz
Lecturer
Arooj Fatima
Senior Lecturer
Razvan-Ioan Dinita
Course Leader Senior Lecturer
George Wilson
Associate Professor
Careers
Almost every organisation needs computing expertise, so our graduates work in a variety of industries. You might follow a career in telecommunications, aerospace, financial services, marketing, public service, the creative industries or teaching.
Some of our optional modules allow you to apply for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status after you graduate, boosting your employability with a recognised certification in a specialism.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
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. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Matt Hayes
“Throw yourself into new experiences as soon as you get here. You won’t regret it!”
Matt Hayes
ARU Students’ Union
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Life in Cambridge
Our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.
Explore CambridgePlacement year available
You have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.
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