Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work. This course allows you to focus on the way software is engineered to form complex computing systems. Your specialism will give you a deep understanding of state-of-the-art methods for developing complex software systems that are easy to test, maintain and extend and that fulfil the needs of their users. You'll learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of reliable and secure computing applications. The core of this programme has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing. A special emphasis of your studies will be on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. You will be introduced to computing architecture and hardware, and the software used to exploit them. It will also equip you with a strong background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammar), classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management. Throughout the programme, you will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work. As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules – many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department. At the end of your third year, you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement. Your study reaches Master's level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A*', 'A', None], 'end': ['A*', 'A', 'A', 'A']} | Our minimum entry standard is A*A*A to A*AAA overall, to include: A* in Mathematics A*A in two further subjects or AAA in three further subjects ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Recommended subjects Computer Science Further Mathematics Physics Useful subjects Ancient language Biology Chemistry Economics Electronics English Literature History languages Law Philosophy Politics Psychology Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Imperial. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 41 UCAS points | Our minimum entry standard is 41 points overall, to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in another relevant subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: {'start': ['D2', 'D2', 'D3', None], 'end': ['D2', 'D3', 'D3', 'D3']} | Must include: D2 in Mathematics D2, D3 in two further subjects or D3 in three further subjects ICT, Business Studies are not accepted. Recommended subjects Computer Science Further Mathematics Physics Useful subjects Ancient language Biology Chemistry Economics Electronics English Literature History languages Law Philosophy Politics Psychology
For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade C overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 176 overall with 169 in all elements/bands Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.0 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 56 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. TOEFL Standard Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 4.5 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 92 overall with 20 in all bands Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
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*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes. Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed. Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value. For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/ For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/ — Fees update for 2027
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