Studying computer science

Studying computer science

Practical guides to studying computer science and the careers it leads to. Start with the complete guide to the degree, then dig into the jobs, salaries and postgraduate options. For where to study, see our ranked guide to the best computer science universities.

• Computer Science Conversion Courses in the UK

  How MSc computer science conversion courses in the UK let non-computing graduates move into tech, with named examples, entry rules and funding.

• Computer Science Degree Entry Requirements (UK)

  UK computer science degree entry requirements, from A-level grades and the maths rule to admissions tests, BTEC and IB equivalents and foundation years.

• Computer Science Degree: The Complete Guide

  A complete guide to computer science degrees, covering what you study, entry requirements, degree levels, online options, careers and whether one is worth it.

• Computer Science Jobs: What Can You Do With the Degree?

  What can you do with a computer science degree? A guide to the careers, from software developer to data scientist, and how fast the field is growing.

• Computer Science Master's Degrees: Is an MSc Worth It?

  A guide to computer science master's degrees, covering what an MSc involves, entry requirements, online options and whether a master's is worth it.

• Computer Science Personal Statement: UCAS Guide

  How to write a UK computer science personal statement under the 2026 UCAS format of three questions, with what admissions tutors look for.

• Computer Science Salary: How Much Do Graduates Earn?

  How much do computer science graduates earn? Median pay for computer and IT jobs is more than double the national average, according to US government data.

• Computer Science Scholarships and Financial Aid: A Student Guide

  How to pay for a computer science degree: FAFSA basics, major CS scholarships, aid for international students, fee waivers and UK funding.

• Computer Science University League Tables Explained

  How the main computer science university league tables differ, what QS, THE, the Complete University Guide and the Guardian measure, and why they disagree.

• Getting Into Computer Science: Acceptance Rates at Top Universities

  Acceptance rates at Stanford, MIT, Caltech, CMU and other top computer science universities, with sourced figures and how CS admission actually works.

• Online Computer Science Degree: Options, Cost and Worth

  How online computer science degrees work, credible programmes with current tuition, online versus campus trade-offs, accreditation red flags and employer views.