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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full Time
16-SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
Full time
16-SEP-24
3 Years
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.
WHY STUDY COMPUTING SCIENCE?
CAREER PROSPECTS
Recent graduates are employed as software engineers and systems analysts with companies such as:
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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of grades required to be considered for an offer. If you are predicted grades below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. 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 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. 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: ABBB (also other target groups); MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration); Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5).
Advanced Highers – AAA including Computing and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of IB points normally needed to be considered for an offer (subject to success in any interview and/or other admissions test that is required for that subject). If you are predicted points below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. Applicants must also meet any Additional Requirements listed (subject requirements / admissions tests / work experience / interviews / pre-entry programme) in order to be considered. 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 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
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£9,250 per year
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1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£30,240 per year
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