Computer science concerns understanding, designing, implementing and using computing systems. These systems can range in scale, and complexity, from the tiny components of a single processor to the globe-spanning internet.
The core concepts of computing come from mathematics, logic, and engineering, such as:
* what it means to compute
* what can or cannot be computed
* how computers work
**Applications of computer science**
Computer science also concerns the practical techniques of programming comput...
Computer science concerns understanding, designing, implementing and using computing systems. These systems can range in scale, and complexity, from the tiny components of a single processor to the globe-spanning internet. <br/><br/>The core concepts of computing come from mathematics, logic, and engineering, such as: <br/><br/><br/>* what it means to compute <br/><br/><br/>* what can or cannot be computed <br/><br/><br/>* how computers work <br/><br/><br/>**Applications of computer science**<br/><br/>Computer science also concerns the practical techniques of programming computers to solve real and difficult problems. There are many links to other subjects, including: <br/><br/><br/>* electronics <br/><br/><br/>* physics <br/><br/><br/>* mathematics <br/><br/><br/>* biology <br/><br/><br/>* psychology<br/><br/><br/>* linguistics <br/><br/><br/>* sociology <br/><br/><br/>This intellectually challenging subject underpins core technologies of the 21st century and can be a route into many different careers. <br/><br/>We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. Our degree flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.
43
34
43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.
A*,A*,A*
A,A,B
A*A*A* - AAB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £36,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |