Computer Science – Algorithms and Optimisation pathway

From the underlying principles to the very edge of modern technology, this programme will cover all aspects of Computer Science and ensure that when you graduate you will know exactly what is and isn't possible with computers. Many problems are highly complex and hard to solve even by a computer. Algorithms are a precise set of instructions or rules for step-by-step procedures designed to solve a problem, and optimisation is the process used to refine the algorithms and find the best solution to minimise prediction errors, discover the best methods and improve efficiency (within given constraints). The Algorithms and Optimisation pathway will develop your knowledge and understanding of the theoretical modelling of algorithms and their properties. It looks at how complex tasks can be achieved more efficiently. On the first year of this course, we provide you with a strong foundation on the core elements of a Computer Science degree. This includes programming, computer systems, data structures, algorithms, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. In Years Two and Three, you will expand your understanding and knowledge of key concepts related to software development and database development. Choose modules from a range of specialism topics including Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Scripting Languages, Optimisation, Big Data Analysis, Biocomputation, Efficient Sequential Algorithms and Complex Information Networks. On this pathway, you will graduate with the degree titleBachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science (Algorithms and Optimisation) Explore our other Computer Science programme and pathway options: Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Artificial Intelligence) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Cyber Security) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Data Science) (Hons) We also offer a four year MEng (master’s) programmeComputer Science MEng. This programme is also available as an option with a Year in Industry, Year in China or Year Abroad. Our C

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £14,950

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £14,950

28 September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Liverpool, United Kingdom