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.