Computer Science

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Minimum offer: A*A*A in A Levels (or equivalent) with A* in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics.
Required subjects: Mathematics A Level (or equivalent). Further Mathematics is also required if offered by your school.
Typical number of Computer Science undergraduates admitted per year: 2-3
Submitted written work requirements: see our Written Work webpage
Admissions assessment: pre-registration assessment (TMUA)

 

Why Study Computer Science at Corpus?

Corpus is a fantastic home for Computer Science students because of the high‑quality teaching and the super convenient location. The College sits right next to the New Museums Site, where first‑year lectures are usually held — meaning shorter walks and more time to focus on your work (or your down‑time!).

Our alumni have gone on to all kinds of exciting careers:

  • helping to build major software products like Mozilla Firefox
  • launching their own tech start‑ups
  • becoming researchers and university lecturers

Corpus gives you the support, teaching expertise and community you need to thrive in such a rigorous and fast‑paced subject.

What do we look for in applicants?

Computer Science at Cambridge is highly mathematical, so we’re looking for students who genuinely enjoy mathematical problem‑solving and can think logically and creatively about new challenges. Strong performance in STEM subjects is important, as is evidence of being able to tackle unfamiliar problems with confidence.

A competitive TMUA score, enthusiasm for computing, and the ability to discuss challenging ideas at interview are qualities strong applicants tend to show. While we don’t encourage deferred entry by default, it can be a great option if you’re planning a relevant placement — for example, software development work at a tech company or a research project in a lab.

Super-curricular resources

  • Computer Science applicants are encouraged to spend time practising challenging problems outside the school curriculum. There are lots of great online resources where you can find new problems, for example Ada Computer Science, IsaacPhysics and IsaacComputerScience.
  • Journals and magazines can introduce you to new ideas which you can then follow up on independently. Try New Scientist and MIT Technology Review as a starting point.

  • Participating in competitions such as UKMT is a great way to work on challenging and unfamiliar problems.

     

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