Computer Science BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Do you have the skills required to enter a job market where digital ability is highly valued?This degree is industry led and research driven. Theoretical computer science principles are put into practice through the application of real-world projects.You will gain experience in the design and development of software across a wide range of platforms. You will be given opportunities to develop your problem solving and logical thinking skills to allow you to work as part of a high-performance ...Read more

Do you have the skills required to enter a job market where digital ability is highly valued?This degree is industry led and research driven. Theoretical computer science principles are put into practice through the application of real-world projects.You will gain experience in the design and development of software across a wide range of platforms. You will be given opportunities to develop your problem solving and logical thinking skills to allow you to work as part of a high-performance software development team.Increased employability skillsYou will learn software development skills that are valued by industry. The University of Dundee is a member institution of AWS Academy, and a GitHub Campus Global Partner. We use these platforms to teach you skills that are highly sought after within industry. You will work directly with local and national industry as part of your degree to increase your employability and set you apart from others within the job market.Passionate teachingYou will be taught in an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and impact. We are highly passionate about the subjects that we teach, and one of only five universities in the UK where all our Computer Science and Informatics research is ranked as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent".Student communityYou will be part of a community of students and staff that work together to understand how computers can change the world, and what your own part in this will be. You can join our student computing societies where you can meet others within your class within a more social setting and take part in international level computing competitions.Join the Dundee Computing community, where passionate teaching, cutting-edge research, and student activities create a supportive and inclusive environment for aspiring computing professionals.

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC - ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

including Mathematics

including mathematics and a science (computing science is recommended)

Higher Level grades 5, 5, 5 to include mathematics and a science (computing science is recommended).

To include Higher Level Mathematics

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with Sufficient Mathematical Content

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit. To include Mathematics for Computing 1

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Unit. To include either Higher Maths at B or equivalent

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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