Computer Science at Exeter
Computer Science (computer science) at Exeter. We surface the module-level grade data that actually moves your classification, optional-module choice drives most of the variance. Where we hold the FOI data you'll see banded signals; where we don't yet, request it from this page.
Where the choices actually matter
Optional modules drive most of the variance in final degree classifications. Public pages show banded signals, logged-in users see exact distributions and year-on-year trends.
- Optional
ECM3428
Algorithms That Changed The World
Final-year optional module covering landmark algorithms, sorting, search, cryptography, machine learning. Coursework-heavy, with an emphasis on rigorous analysis.
First-rateMidLowMidHighMean band
Low 2:1
Cohort
small
Years covered: 2017. Exact distribution behind login.
- Optional
ECM2423
Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Optional year-two module introducing classical AI and modern machine learning. Mixed assessment with coursework and exam.
First-rateMidLowMidHighMean band
Low 2:1
Cohort
small
Years covered: 2017. Exact distribution behind login.
The non-negotiables
Core modules are usually a fixed cost on a degree. They still vary in difficulty though, useful context when planning the optional load around them.
About this data. Figures are derived from public Freedom of Information disclosures by UK universities. We publish only aggregated, banded descriptors, never exact percentages, counts, or individual results. Cohorts under ten are suppressed and cells that could be re-identifying are withheld. Banded signals describe historical cohorts and are not a prediction of individual outcomes, nor a judgement on teaching quality. See our data sources and privacy policy.