Computer science
Study computer science and make your mark on the future. Surrey is the winner of the Cyber University of the Year at the National Cyber Awards 2023.
Our courses provide you with the foundation knowledge and industrial experience you need to create mobile applications, learn about advances in cyber security, drive web development and originate business solutions.
You'll study among highly satisfied students, as we are ranked top 10 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in information technology in the National Student Survey 2024.
*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.
1st
Our Computing and Business Management BSc (Hons) course is ranked 1st in the UK for information technology and systems by the Complete University Guide 2025
7th
We are ranked top 100 globally for computer science and engineering in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
Academic Centre of Excellence
1 of 9 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*
Developing your employability
94% of our undergraduate graduates are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA**
*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.
**UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.
What our students say
Collaborative studies between our students and academics
Title: A Structural Characterisation of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Network in Cancer
Authors: Angel Chatzaroulas, Vytenis Sliogeris (BSc Computer Science at Surrey), Sotiris Moschoyiannis, Roman Bauer, Francesca M. Buffa and Pedro Victori
Published by: Symmetry Journal 2022.
Title: Checking Opacity and Durable Opacity with FDR
Authors: Jay Le-Papin (BSc Computer Science at Surrey) Brijesh Dongol
Published by: International Conference on Software Engineering and Formal Methods.
Title: Here and There at Once, with my Mobile Phone!
Final Year Project publication by James Lewis a former undergraduate at Surrey
Authors: Ioana Boureanu, David Gerault and James Lewis (BSc Computer Science at Surrey)
Published by: International Joint Conference on e-Business and Telecommunications.
Facilities
Explore the facilities we offer to support your studies.
Academic Centre of Excellence
1 of 9 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*
Developing your employability
94% of our postgraduate students are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA**
Certified by
Our MSc Cyber Security is certified by the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre
*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.
**UK domiciled graduates of full-time, postgraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.
What our students say
Research groups and centres
Studentships
Security and Resilience for Satellite Communications
Funding information:
Standard stipend (£19,237 per annum, 2024/25 rates) Full home or overseas tuition fees (as applicable) A research, training and support grant of up to £3,000 over the project Funding available for 3.5 years (42 months)Academic Centre of Excellence
1 of 9 universities in UK to be named Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research*
Excellent research
Ranked 7th in the country for our research outputs in computer science and informatics, REF 2021**
Graduate employability
100% of our research graduates are in work or further education, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA
*Awarded by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre.
**UK Research Excellence Framework.
