Computer science is about understanding computer systems and networks at a deep level. Computers and the programs they run are among the most complex products ever created; designing and using them effectively presents immense challenges. Facing these challenges is the aim of computer science as a practical discipline, and this leads to some fundamental questions: How can we capture in a precise way what we want a computer system to do? Can we mathematically prove that a computer system does what we want it to? How can computers help us to model and investigate complex systems like ...
Computer science is about understanding computer systems and networks at a deep level. Computers and the programs they run are among the most complex products ever created; designing and using them effectively presents immense challenges. Facing these challenges is the aim of computer science as a practical discipline, and this leads to some fundamental questions: How can we capture in a precise way what we want a computer system to do? Can we mathematically prove that a computer system does what we want it to? How can computers help us to model and investigate complex systems like the Earth’s climate, financial systems or our own bodies? What are the limits to computing? Will quantum computers extend those limits? The theories that are now emerging to answer these kinds of questions can be immediately applied to design new computers, programs, networks and systems that are transforming science, business, culture and all other aspects of life. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugcs.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
05/10/2025
Campus
Worcester
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
O33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B A,A,A,A,A Supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers. Access to HE DiplomaD:45 Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements. If you would like to discuss the suitability of your Access course for entry to Oxford University, please contact the subject department that you’d like to apply to for further information. (Contact details are at ox.ac.uk/courses) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme39 with 7 6 6 at HL, including 7 in HL Mathematics Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D* DDD Conditional offers would usually be: Extended Diploma with D*D*D to DDD, depending on the course. Diploma with DD plus an A grade at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course. Subsidiary Diploma with D plus two A grades at A-level, possibly with one or two * grades, depending on the course. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Scottish Advanced HigherA,A A,A,B Including A in Mathematics Conditional offers will usually be for AAB if a student is able to take three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible then a student would be expected to achieve AA in two Advanced Highers, as well as an A grade in an additional Higher course taken in Year 6. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD2,D3,D3 Pre-U subject requirements are the same as those for A-levels. A levelA*,A,A Including Mathematics, with A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computing/Computer Science. Those taking Further Mathematics A-level or AS-level are expected to achieve at least Grade A. Excluding General Studies (if taken). |
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