University of Glasgow - Undergraduate study - 2022 Degree programmes A‑Z - Computing Science Skip to main content Undergraduate study 2022 Degree programmes A‑Z Computing Science Degree structure search Study Research Explore Connect Search icon Close menu icon Menu icon bar 1 Menu icon bar 2 Menu icon bar 3 Home Undergraduate study 2022 Degree programmes A‑Z Computing Science Undergraduate study Undergraduate study 2022 Degree programmes A‑Z Computing Science Degree structure Undergraduate Computing Science BSc/MSci/MA/MA(SocSci) Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems. Graduates with degrees in these areas are highly employable and can look forward to well-paid careers designing and building the digital technologies that underpin the global economy and, indeed, every aspect of human activity from healthcare through music to the making the natural environment sustainable. September start Session dates Computing Science BSc (Hons): G400 4 year degree Computing Science (Faster route) BSc (Hons): 3N7R 3 year degree Computing Science MSci: G402 5 year degree Computing Science (Faster route) MSci: 7G3F 4 year degree Glasgow: main campus Joint degree options Software Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship) BSc Professionally accredited Study abroad available Admissions chatbot Apply via UCAS Why study Computing Science? Our graduates in Computing Science are recognised by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, and meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) The School of Computing Science has been ranked first for overall student satisfaction in four of the last nine years in the National Student Survey. Courses are designed and taught by researchers who are leaders in their fields The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice Programme structure +++ Year 1 COMPUTING SCIENCE 1P (STANDARD ROUTE) COMPUTING SCIENCE 1F - COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS COMPUTING SCIENCE - 1S SYSTEMS COMPUTING SCIENCE - 1CT INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL THINKING COMPUTING SCIENCE 1PX (ALTERNATE ROUTE) There is a substantial emphasis on programming, which we view as a fundamental skill. We mostly use the Python language. We also provide a broad introduction to other key areas of the subject, including computer systems, databases, and human-computer interaction. --- +++ Year 2 JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 OBJECT-ORIENTED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 2 ALGORITHMIC FOUNDATIONS 2 NETWORKS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS ESSENTIALS 2 ALGORITHMS & DATA STRUCTURES 2 WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 2 You will study Java programming, object-oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, algorithmic foundations, computer networks, operating systems and web application development. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2: see Flexible degrees. --- +++ Years 3, 4 and 5 Core courses: ALGORITHMICS I (H) DATA FUNDAMENTALS (H) INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS (H) SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING (H) PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (H) TEAM PROJECT (H) INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (H) (SINGLE) PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ISSUES (H) As an Honours student (years 3 and 4), you will cover the essential aspects of computing science in depth. Our curriculum is driven by our world-leading research sections and we offer opportunities for programme specialisms from year 3 onwards. Together with team projects and a substantial individual project, the programme provides excellent preparation for professional computing scientists. Computing Science can be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional year. Students on the MSci programme follow the BSc Honours degree programme, followed by an additional year studying advanced courses and a substantial research-oriented project. --- Faster route If you have exceptional grades it is possible to follow a faster route, which allows you to complete a standard BSc (Hons) or MSci degree in one year less than usual, by being exempted from most of the first-year computing science material. Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract. Our international links You will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your degree. This won’t add any extra time to your studies; see Study abroad. Entry requirements for entry in 2022 Applicants to subject-combinations with Psychology must meet the Psychology degree programme entry requirements. Summary of entry requirements for Computing Science SQA Higher Entry Requirements AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 – AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. * See Access Glasgow for eligibility. A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAA – ABB Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. IB Standard Entry Requirements 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches). Faster route entry requirements for Computing Science SQA Higher Entry Requirements Advanced Highers – AAA including Computing and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. A-level Standard Entry Requirements Three A-Levels at Grades A*AA which include Computing and Mathematics attained in the one exam year and at the first attempt. IB Standard Entry Requirements 38 Points with three Higher Level Subjects atr 6,6,6 including Computing Science and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches). Glasgow International College International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. English language requirements For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0. Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered. Common equivalent English language qualifications All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme: TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered. PTE (Academic) 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests. Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered. Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers) 65%. Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting. University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting. Alternatives to English Language qualification Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English) Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country Masters degree from English speaking country Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country. For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme. Pre-sessional courses The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study BALEAP guide to accredited courses FAQs What do I do if... my language qualifications are below the requirements? The University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures offers a range of Pre-Sessional Courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching; see Links. my language qualifications are not listed here? Please contact External Relations If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency: UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf] Visa requirements and proof of English language level It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements. For further information about English language, please see School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study. Career prospects Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Skyscanner, Yahoo, RBS, and Amazon. Positions include Software Developer, Software Engineer, Python Developer, VR Developer Teacher and Lab Demonstrator. Accreditation Honours graduates are eligible for membership of the British Computer Society and, after relevant work experience, they can apply to become full Chartered IT Professionals (CITP) and partial Chartered Scientists (CSci)/Chartered Engineers (CEng). MSci graduates are eligible for full CITP and partial CSci. Honours degrees hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label; MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master Quality Label. Degrees and UCAS codes When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to: BSc (Hons) Computing Science: G400 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science (Faster route): 3N7R (3 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Business & Management: NG24 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Geography: FG84 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Mathematics: GGK1 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Physics: FG34 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Psychology: CG84 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Applicants must meet the Psychology requirements Computing Science/Statistics: GG34 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS MSci Computing Science: G402 (5 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science (Faster route): 7G3F (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Mathematics: GG4C (5 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Physics: IF13 (5 years) × Apply via UCAS MA (Hons) Computing Science/Classics: GQ48 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/English Language & Linguistics: GQ4J (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/English Literature: GQ4H (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/French: GR41 (5 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/History of Art: GVK3 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Latin: GQ46 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Music: GW43 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Theatre Studies: GW44 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Theology & Religious Studies: VG64 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS MA(SocSci) (Hons) Computing Science/Business & Management: GN42 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Economic & Social History: VG34 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Computing Science/Politics: LG24 (4 years) × Apply via UCAS Fees and funding Tuition fees How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details. Scholarships The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years. School of Computing Science: Faster Route International Excellence Scholarships The School aims to attract academically talented students from around the world to study an undergraduate faster route programme and provide them with an intellectually demanding, research and industry-informed education. Excellence scholarships are available to international candidates who meet the published entry thresholds for acceptance onto one of the faster route programmes in Computing Science or Software Engineering. Separate application for this scholarship is not required. School of Computing Science: Faster Route International Excellence Scholarships Amazon Future Engineer Bursary The Amazon Future Engineer bursary is a national bursary programme aimed at supporting women A-level and BTEC/OCR (or Scottish equivalent) students from low-income households who wish to study computer science or related engineering courses at UK universities. Awardees will also gain exclusive access to networking groups to meet positive role models, interact with like-minded peers, build long-term relationships, and benefit from collaboration opportunities. Please see Amazon Future Engineer Bursary 2021 for more details. Amazon Future Engineer Bursary William Wilson Scott Scholarship The William Wilson Scott Scholarships in the College of Science and Engineering, will be awarded to two new female Undergraduate students undertaking a degree in either Computing Science or Engineering. The value of each scholarship is typically £1,500 p.a. for each year of the degree programme, subject to satisfactory progress. The scholarships are available to students entering the School of Computing Science or James Watt School of Engineering. William Wilson Scott Scholarship University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award In conjunction with GIC we are pleased to reward our best-performing students who finish the Foundation course with excellent grades and attendance. This is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £3,000 per year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study. University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award College of Science and Engineering Deans' Award The College of Science and Engineering is offering ten scholarships worth £10,000 each towards tuition fees for academically excellent students wishing to study an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme within the College’s programme portfolio. College of Science and Engineering Deans' Award Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship The University of Glasgow has a number of Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships available to new International and EU students for 2021 entry. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £5,000 per year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study. Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship RUK Excellence Scholarship The RUK Excellence Scholarship of £1,000 for each year of study will be awarded to first degree entrants who have attained AAA or better in one sitting at A Level (or equivalent). RUK Excellence Scholarship RUK Access Bursary The bursary supports talented students who might not be able to take a place at University for reasons of financial hardship. It is available to new entrant full-time, undergraduate students of the University of Glasgow who are fully registered for Session 2021/22, as being domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and paying annual tuition fees of £9,250 per annum. RUK Access Bursary James McCune Smith Scholarship The University of Glasgow has 30 undergraduate scholarships available for students of African/African-Caribbean backgrounds. The scholarship supports students who could face financial difficulties taking up their place to study at the University. The value of the scholarship is £2,000, paid in instalments for one year of undergraduate study. The scholarship is open to new applicants to the University. Current students who have previously been in receipt of the award may reapply, however, preference will be given to applicants entering their first year of study. James McCune Smith Scholarship Undergraduate Talent Scholarships The University of Glasgow awards c.50 undergraduate Talent Scholarships each academic year to support students who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University. The value of each scholarship is typically £1,500 p.a. for each year of the degree programme, subject to satisfactory progress. Talent Scholarships are available to students entering any of the University's Colleges. Dental School students are eligible for a Talent Scholarship in their first year of study only. They are eligible for the NHS Dental Student Support Grant in the following years. Scholarship application deadline is 5PM on SUNDAY, 13TH JUNE. Undergraduate Talent Scholarships Republic of Ireland (RoI) Access Bursary Glasgow has a long and proud tradition of providing financial support to talented students who, for reasons of financial hardship, might not be able to take a place at university. Our RoI Access Bursary is part of our commitment to continue to attract and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds. The RoI bursary will be up to £2,000 for your first year of study and £1,000 for continuing years. Payments of the RoI Access Bursary will be detailed in your Award Letter. The RoI Access Bursary will be awarded as a cash payment. The RoI Access Bursary will be paid in 10 instalments from October until July; this award is based on household income The RoI Access Bursary will only be awarded in years where tuition fees of £9,250 apply (i.e. Normally Years 1,2 and 3. Bursary is not paid in Year 4 where no tuition fees are due). Republic of Ireland (RoI) Access Bursary Republic of Ireland (RoI) Excellence Scholarship The RoI Excellence Scholarship of £1,000 for each year of study will be awarded to first degree entrants who have attained at Irish Higher grades A1, A1, A1, A1 from the Irish Leaving Certificate. Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine applicants are not eligible for this award. Payments The RoI Excellence Scholarship will be processed as a cash payment. The RoI Excellence Scholarship will be paid in 2 instalments. The first payment will be in October and the second payment will be in February. These payments will be credited to the UK bank account held on your MyCampus profile; therefore, it is vital that this is up to date at the start of the session. By submitting your bank details on the MyCampus system, you are confirming that you agree with the terms and conditions of the award. Republic of Ireland (RoI) Excellence Scholarship Beaconhouse Schools The University of Glasgow offer a 15% discount on the first year of tuition fee to students from Beaconhouse Schools and who enrol on an undergraduate programme at the University of Glasgow. The discount does not apply to Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Beaconhouse Schools Cowrie Foundation Scholarship The University of Glasgow and The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) will offer a scholarship to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in the UK and commencing an undergraduate study in the academic year 2021-2022. The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation wants to fund 100 Black British students through UK universities in the next decade. More information on the Foundation can be found here. Cowrie Foundation Scholarship Humanitarian Scholarships The University of Glasgow is offering four scholarships (one per college) for applicants to the University who are staying in the UK on humanitarian grounds and are facing challenges in progressing onto Higher Education. The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students of the University of Glasgow applying for entry in 2021/22. The scholarship meets the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of your programme as well providing an additional £5,000 per year stipend, if the eligibility criteria for university accommodation is met this will also be provided for the duration of your degree. For more information on the accommodation criteria, please see the Accommodation Services section on the website. We are also offering eight scholarships to students who hold refugee status. This scholarship is awarded as a £2,500 stipend towards study costs, per year of study. Humanitarian Scholarships The Clan Gregor Society Prize The Clan Gregor Society are offering an award to new entrants to the University of Glasgow who descend from Clan Gregor. Prospective students will be asked to submit an application highlighting areas of consideration such as academic excellence and financial need. The award is open to both Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. The Clan Gregor Society Prize The scholarships above are specific to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database How to apply Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education. Widening Participation International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciences can also apply using The Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS. Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS. Application deadlines 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge 15 January: all other UK/EU applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website). 30 June: international (non-EU) students We do not usually accept any applications after these deadlines. It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of your application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made. Apply at www.ucas.com or through your school or college Contact UCAS on 0871 468 0468 Apply at commonapp.org (international students to certain areas only) ATAS: Academic Technology Approval Scheme Please note that this programmes in this subject at Masters level require ATAS. If you require a visa to study in the UK then you will need to apply for an ATAS certificate before applying for your visa or extension of stay, allowing at least four weeks (20 working days) in order to obtain it. The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) was introduced on 1 November 2007. It is used to help stop the spread of knowledge and skills that could be used in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery. This is in common with other governments around the world. The ATAS is designed to ensure that people who are applying to study certain sensitive subjects in the UK do not have links to WMD programmes. more information about the scheme and ATAS certificate (Foreign & Commonwealth Office website). 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