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Computer Science

In Oxford’s Department of Computer Science, the main research goal is to find ways of understanding computer systems through mathematical models. In the first two years of the Computer Science course, teaching consists mainly of college-based tutorials and classes which are tailored to the needs of individual students. Later, a wide range of options covers nearly every part of Computer Science, and specialist classes are run by experts in each area.

Oriel’s Computer Science Fellow, Dr Michael Spivey, has taken a leading role in the teaching of the Computer Science degree, and is responsible for a major part of the University’s practical courses in Computer Science. His research interests centre on the use of mathematics in describing and developing computer hardware and software and measuring its performance.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Oxford Computer Science and Philosophy course page for full details on entry requirements.

Departments

Department of Computer Science

Teaching Staff

Dr Irina Voiculescu

College Lecturer in Computer Science

Professor Ian Horrocks

Fellow & Professor of Computer Science

Mr Fabian Falck

Graduate Teaching & Research Scholar in Computer Science

Organising Tutor
Dr Michael Spivey

Emeritus Fellow (2024) | MA, DPhil (MA Camb)

OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Computer Science and Philosophy

Admission Criteria Candidates sit a written Mathematics test in schools before being shortlisted for interview. Conditional offers: usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent), including Mathematics and Further Mathematics if taken, with the A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computing/Computer Science.

Mathematics

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics course page for full details on entry requirements.

Mathematics and Computer Science

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics and Computer Science course page for full details on entry requirements.

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Applying to Oriel

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