Bachelor's degree

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

Facilities

Location

Start date

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Of Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
Typical offer

* Highers: ABBB, including Maths and preferably with one other science subject
* A-levels: ABB, including Maths and preferably with one other science subject
* IB: 32 points including two science subjects

Faster route degree entry requirements

Applicants with AAA grades in appropriate Advanced Highers or A-levels, or International Baccalaureate with 6,6,5 at Higher Level in appropriate subjects and at least 38 points overall, will be considered for our Faster Route degree programmes where available.

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Course programme

Computing science is the study of information, computation and computational thinking. It is wide ranging, from programming, programming languages and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, and information retrieval and storage systems. It involves concepts from mathematics, engineering, statistics and psychology, to ensure systems are demonstrably correct, useful, efficient and accessible. You will develop skills in program development and analysis as well as come to understand the theoretical foundations of computation and computer systems.

What will I study?

Our courses are designed to help you gain skills such as understanding the requirements of users, creatively and carefully translating them into a programming language and checking to see that the programs work safely, reliably and as intended. You will then study ways in which these principles can be applied, for example in databases, telecommunications, networks, graphics, information retrieval and human-computer interaction. You will begin programming from the point of view of practical problem solving, fundamental to good program design. Everyday problems are broken down in stages until they can be re-created as programs.

If you progress to Honours you will cover the essential aspects of computing science in breadth and depth by the end of third year. In fourth year you will specialise in chosen areas. Together with team projects and a substantial individual project, the programme provides excellent preparation for professional computing scientists.

Students on the MSci programme follow the BSc Honours degree programme up to the end of their fourth year of study. This is followed in fifth year by additional advanced modules and a substantial research-oriented project. Entry to the MSci is dependent on eligibility for the Honours programme, plus appropriate performance in selected courses.

How will I learn?

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, seminars, lab work and projects.

Special Features

  • There is a substantial emphasis on programming in first year, which we view as a fundamental skill. We also provide a broad introduction to other key areas of the subject, including computer systems, databases, and human-computer interaction.
  • Involvement in research by senior students is encouraged.

Notes

  • No previous knowledge of computing science is required.
  • Honours graduates are eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and, after relevant industrial experience, they can apply to become Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).
  • The University offers this degree as a Faster Route programme to highly qualified students. This means that the time you take to complete a degree is one year less than usual.

Joint Honours

At Honours level, this subject can be taken as a Single Honours or Joint Honours degree. Glasgow offers one of the widest ranges of Joint Honours programmes in the UK.

Mode of Attendance : Full-time

Computing Science

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