Computer Science Tripos
Encyclopedia
The Computer Science Tripos is the undergraduate course in computer science
offered by the University of Cambridge
Computer Laboratory
. It evolved out of the Diploma in Computer Science, the world’s first taught course in computer science, which started in 1953. Successful candidates are awarded a BA (Bachelor of Arts) honours degree after three years or, optionally, both a BA and an MEng (Master of Engineering) degree after four years of study.
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
offered by the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
Computer Laboratory
University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory
The Computer Laboratory is the computer science department of the University of Cambridge. As of 2007, it employs 35 academic staff, 25 support staff, 35 affiliated research staff, and about 155 research students...
. It evolved out of the Diploma in Computer Science, the world’s first taught course in computer science, which started in 1953. Successful candidates are awarded a BA (Bachelor of Arts) honours degree after three years or, optionally, both a BA and an MEng (Master of Engineering) degree after four years of study.