Kickstart your Computing Science career

Join the International Year Two in Computing Science and graduate from the prestigious University of Aberdeen in just three years. You will begin your studies at the International Study Centre, where you will complete the second year of your degree. After studying the International Year Two, you'll progress to the third year of your four-year degree in computing at the University.

What will I study?

On the programme, you'll study a range of modules that have been designed to help international students succeed at the University. We have worked with University academics to make sure you become familiar with university-style teaching, and progress with the required English language skills and subject knowledge for your undergraduate degree.

Modules

Term 1

Computer Systems & Architecture
Introduction to Programming & Human Computer Interaction

Term 2

Databases and Data Management
Object-Oriented Programming

Term 3

Algorithms & Data Structures
Mathematics for Computing Science
Software Programming

Why study Computing Science at the University of Aberdeen?

• Computing is recognised for professional membership without additional examinations by The British Computer Society (BCS) - the Chartered Institute for IT.
• The Aberdeen Software Factory is a student-run software house, where you can gain experience, and build your CV, by working on large projects with real clients.
• Recent Aberdeen graduates have secured exciting jobs across the computing industry. These roles include Applications Developer, Cloud Developer, Development Engineer, IT Security Officer, Systems Administrator, Technology Analyst, and Web Designer.

Progress to your degree

By completing the International Year Two pathway and achieving the required grades, you can transition to the third year of a four-year computing degree at Aberdeen.