Computing Science/History of Art MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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**COMPUTING SCIENCE**: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.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.**HISTORY OF ART**: ...Read more


COMPUTING SCIENCE

: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.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.


HISTORY OF ART

: History of art seeks to understand how and why paintings, sculptures, buildings, and works of design in a variety of media come to look the way they do. You will benefit from the extensive resources of the University Library and Archives, and The Hunterian, the University’s Museum and art gallery, which feature the world-famous Hunter, Whistler and Mackintosh collections. You will also have access to Kelvin Hall, the University and city’s innovative collections-access centre. In your third-year vacation you will receive a grant to assist you to visit museums, galleries and buildings relevant to your studies.

Key stats

Computer Science
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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72/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
26th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£24,000
History Of Art, Architecture and Design
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
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A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAAAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 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).

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).

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.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

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Mathematics
88%
Physics
56%
Further Mathematics
24%
Chemistry
24%
Computing
19%
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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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25,290 per year

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Students from EU

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25,290 per year

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Students from International

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