MEng Computer Science
About this course
MEng in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on technical principles, algorithm analysis, and software engineering. The programme holds accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students can undertake an optional year in industry, research institutions, or study abroad between the second and third years or between the third and fourth years.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A to include A* in Mathematics. IB: 39 with 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only).
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 32%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £45,000 after 15 months, £49,000 after 3 years, £65,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £86,000. The £65,500 median after five years is £29,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
Does MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science at University of Warwick?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.