**This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT). As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.**
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. You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.
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.
All of our Computing courses follow broadly the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.
The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.
We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.
You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course. 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 Tier 4 visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
Engineering and Technology, Institution of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
GG47
Institution code:
I50
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Must include:
A* in Mathematics
A*A - AAA in useful subjects
Useful subjects:
• Ancient Language
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Electronics
• English Literature
• History
• Law
• Modern Languages
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
Recommended Subjects:
• Further Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science
The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations where A* Mathematics is presented.
Typical offers also require STEP papers.
General Studies, Critical Thinking, ICT and Business Studies are not accepted.
If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
Must include:
7 in Mathematics at higher level
7 in another relevant subject at higher level
Must include:
D2 in Mathematics
D2, D3 - D3, D3, D3 in useful subjects
Useful subjects:
• Ancient Language
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Electronics
• English Literature
• History
• Law
• Modern Languages
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
Recommended Subjects:
• Further Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science
The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations where D2 Mathematics is presented.
Typical offers also require STEP papers.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
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
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
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.
PTE Academic
62.0
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 (iBT)
92.0
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 20 is required in all bands.
Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.
