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Computing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Prepare yourself thoroughly for a rewarding career in the IT industry. Explore systems architecture, programming design, coding, platform technologies, software engineering and more on this fast-paced and wide-ranging Computing degree.
This practical computing course focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web. You'll explore systems architecture, programming design, platform technologies, software engineering and more. You’ll learn to construct effective, robust, and maintainable software solutions.
Computing graduates are...
Prepare yourself thoroughly for a rewarding career in the IT industry. Explore systems architecture, programming design, coding, platform technologies, software engineering and more on this fast-paced and wide-ranging Computing degree.
This practical computing course focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web. You'll explore systems architecture, programming design, platform technologies, software engineering and more. You’ll learn to construct effective, robust, and maintainable software solutions.
Computing graduates are always in high demand
Speakers from the computing industry regularly give guest lectures. Presentations and lectures from industry professionals take place throughout, but especially in third and fourth years. This means you'll get plenty of real-world contact to help learn how to put your expertise into practice.
During fourth year you can learn about Cloud Computing with content from Amazon Web Services, and we'll support you in getting your AWS certification if that's your plan.
Graduate with confidence and skills
The course changes as fast as technology does, so we make sure you're always up-to-date. In an industry where new hardware, software and production technologies are emerging at breakneck speed, our computing graduates - who can apply creativity to existing and future problems - are always in high demand.
Potential careers include software developers/testers, web developers, system analysts, technical consultants or academia.
Abertay University is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education, recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ.
The course is in the UK Top 5 for Teaching & Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) and scored an impressive 90% for Academic Support in the 2022 National Student Survey.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-B20
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics Any Vocational Level 3 qualification in a technical subject accepted in lieu of Technical A Level Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science
T Level
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit C Computing - Graded Unit C to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit P to include Software Development and Network Infrastructure or Computer Science Cyber Security - Graded Unit C to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit C to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Networking - Graded Unit C
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit C to include H171 Software Development: OOP or F86A Games Development: OOP Computer Science - Graded Unit C to include H171 Software Development: OOP Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit C Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computing: Networking - Graded Unit C to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit C to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Cyber Security - Graded Unit C to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit C to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit C
Scottish Higher
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Application of Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics or NPA in Cybersecurity at Grade C. Graphic Communication is NOT a Technical subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subjects to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Creative Media Production Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering IT Entry into Year 2 with D*DD - IT
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Building Construction, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Physics
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £17,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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