Undergraduate courses
Study computer science as a standalone subject or as a combined course with mathematics. You also have the option to undertake a placement year, preparing you for your career.
How you'll study
Our academics have expertise across a broad range of areas. Learn theoretical and practical skills through lectures, lab sessions and projects, and get real-world experience if you undertake a placement.
Life in the Department
We offer many extracurricular activities, including an Extreme Programming Club, Linux User Group and Data Science Hackathon.
R. U. Hacking? is a student-led society that’s open to students across the University with an interest in technology.
R. U. Hacking? is a student-led society that’s open to students across the University with an interest in technology.
Our facilities
The Department of Computer Science hosts dedicated computing labs, an immersive virtual reality system and a big data computing cluster.
Life in Reading
Step off campus and you'll find yourself in a bustling town centre offering a variety of shops, restaurants and activities. We're also well-connected – you can reach London Paddington within half an hour by train.
