The 5-year MSci is an integrated Masters programme that adds a year-long placement in industry to the 4-year BSc Computing Science degree.
Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging AI technologies that have been making headlines recently, such as ChatGPT?
Computing Science at Aberdeen encompasses both the theory and the practice of computing with particular emphasis on developing your technical analysis, design and programming skills. You will study topics including software ...
The 5-year MSci is an integrated Masters programme that adds a year-long placement in industry to the 4-year BSc Computing Science degree.<br/><br/>Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging AI technologies that have been making headlines recently, such as ChatGPT?<br/><br/>Computing Science at Aberdeen encompasses both the theory and the practice of computing with particular emphasis on developing your technical analysis, design and programming skills. You will study topics including software programming, databases and data management, computer systems, AI and cyber security and learn to apply your technical and creative problem skills to a wide variety of commercial, scientific and socio-economic contexts.<br/><br/>Our teaching reflects how advances in computing are constantly transforming how we live, learn, work and socialise – from how we detect and treat disease or analyse business, scientific or social data to how we make online shopping easier and more secure.<br/><br/>You will be taught by leading researchers whose work in multi-agent systems, natural language generation, machine learning and blockchain underpins what you will learn in your lectures.<br/><br/>Our teaching is also heavily informed by our strong links with industry organisations, who support our students through guest lectures and seminars as well as prizes (including for example Amazon, CGI and ScotlandIS).<br/><br/>**Industry Placement**<br/>Students can spend a year on industrial placement during their studies of Computing Science. It is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand professional experience of working in industry. A year of industrial placement can be taken either between the third and fourth year of studies or after the fourth year.<br/><br/>Students who successfully complete a CS50IP-style placement, and otherwise fulfil the requirements for an honours degree, will be awarded an MSci degree with industrial placement to acknowledge the fact that these degrees take five years.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
G401
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherA,A,A,B A minimum of 4 Highers at AAAB (C or B at AH may substitute for B or A at H respectively) obtained at a single sitting or a minimum of 5H at AAAAB obtained over two sittings. To include AB from two science or mathematics subjects. Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 A minimum of 34 points, to include 6 points at HL in two science or mathematics subjects. Maths at HL is required. For Second Year entry, a minimum of 36 points, to include 6 points minimum at HL from two science or mathematics subjects. A minimum of Standard level in English and Maths required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 5 subjects at Higher, with 4 at H2 and 1 at H3. H2 from two Science or Mathematics subjects. A levelA,B,B A minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, to include AB from two science or mathematics subjects. For Second Year entry, a minimum of 3 A Levels at AAB, to include AB from two science or mathematics subjects. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £24,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |