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Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)

Entry requirements


A level

A*,A*,A-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. Typical offers also require STEP papers.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,D2,D3-D2,D3,D3,D3


Must include: D2 in Mathematics D2, D3 - D3, D3, D3 in useful subjects Recommended subjects Computer Science Further Mathematics Physics Useful subjects Ancient language Biology Chemistry Economics Electronics English Literature History languages Law Philosophy Politics Psychology Typical offers also require STEP papers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

41

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, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP. Typical offers also require STEP papers.

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160-200

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Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer science

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 has a strong technical emphasis, and allows you to focus on various technologies and algorithms for arts-related applications. such as computer games, visual effects and computer-generated art.

In this course, you will 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.

You'll 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.

The high level of shared content between our courses for the first two years means that transfer to a different Computing course within the Department is usually possible during this time. If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you.

Modules

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Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£40,940
per year
International
£40,940
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Imperial College London

Department:

Computing

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

70%
Computer science

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Computer science

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
74%
Staff are good at explaining things
86%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
87%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
92%
Course specific equipment and facilities
58%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

53%
UK students
47%
International students
81%
Male students
19%
Female students
95%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A*
A*
A*

After graduation


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Computer science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£48,000
high
Average annual salary
92%
med
Employed or in further education
90%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

88%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
7%
Teaching and educational professionals
4%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Computer science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£67k

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£59k

£59k

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