Computer Science
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BA (Hons) Computer Science at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Computer science is a fast-moving field that brings together disciplines including mathematics, engineering, the natural sciences, psychology and linguistics. Our course is broad and deep – providing you with skills highly prized in industry and for research, and giving skills to create future technology. All aspects of modern computer science are covered, along with the underlying theory and foundations in economics, law and business. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £63,500 within three years, and a 99% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*A*A Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses). Please be aware that the entry requirements listed above are the minimum offer level for this course. Entry requirements may vary across our Colleges, and some may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may require additional subjects, make a higher offer or specify an A* (or equivalent) in a particular subject. It’s important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application, as these may be different to what is listed above. You can find a list of Colleges that usually make offers at the minimum offer level, as well as Colleges that have additional conditions, on our course pages (linked below). |
| International Baccalaureate | 41 - 42 points Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£41,304
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,878
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £40,000 | £55,000 | £80,000 |
| 3 years | £42,000 | £63,500 | £100,500 |
| 5 years | £61,000 | £88,500 | £158,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £25,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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