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Computing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing 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. Youll 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 dema...
**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.** <br/><br/>This practical computing course focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web. Youll explore systems architecture, programming design, platform technologies, software engineering and more. You’ll learn to construct effective, robust, and maintainable software solutions.<br/><br/>**Computing graduates are always in high demand**<br/><br/>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 youll get plenty of real-world contact to help learn how to put your expertise into practice. <br/><br/>During fourth year you can learn about Cloud Computing with content from Amazon Web Services, and well support you in getting your AWS certification if thats your plan. <br/><br/>**Graduate with confidence and skills** <br/><br/>The course changes as fast as technology does, so we make sure youre 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. <br/><br/>Potential careers include software developers/testers, web developers, system analysts, technical consultants or academia.<br/><br/>Abertay University is **an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education**, recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ. <br/><br/>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
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics or NPA in Cybersecurity at Grade C. Graphic Communication is NOT a Technical subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Building Construction, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4 Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Computer Science and one from Maths: Analysis & Approach, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science plus one other Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
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)
H3,H3,H3,H3
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Building Construction, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Physics
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit C Computing - Graded Unit B 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 Information Technology - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP or F86A Games Development: OOP Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Information Technology - Graded Unit B to include DH34 Software Development: Event Driven Programming and H172 System Development: OO Analysis & Des Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B
A level
C,C,C
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
Pass (C and above)
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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