Computing Science - MSci (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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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.Our graduates in Computing Science are ...Read more

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.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.Our graduates are employed by worldwide names as well as local and international startup companies. We actively support our graduates in creating their own startups. We encourage you to explore our LinkedIn Channel for a flavour of where our graduates work and the DiscoverUni platform to explore our impressive graduate employment and salary statistics.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.

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42/279
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15th
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31st
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Sherif
31 Jan 25

Best experience: I am addicted to the library. Loved it and studied very well there. Worst experience: I was not able to get any student job (so..Read more

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Blake
31 Jan 25

Stunning campus and great atmosphere, but studying feels somewhat disconnected due to size of the cohort and it’s very difficult to find seats at busy times...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£31,800 per year

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Sherif
31 Jan 25
Computing Science MSc (Research)
Best experience: I am addicted to the library. Loved it and studied very well there. Worst experience: I was not able to get any student job (so...
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Blake
31 Jan 25
Computing Science/Mathematics - MSci (Hons)
Stunning campus and great atmosphere, but studying feels somewhat disconnected due to size of the cohort and it’s very difficult to find seats at busy times....
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