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BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT? A degree in Computing Science offers excellent career prospects across a wide variety of exciting sectors from e-commerce and fintech to healthcare and telecommunications. At Aberdeen, you will develop practical skills in software development, programming, modelling and web development before moving on to study topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, machine learning and data mining.

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Programming 1, Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing, Web Development and Object - Oriented Programming.

Career pathways

The employment record of our graduates is excellent, with the vast majority entering occupations of their choice within three months of graduation. Our graduates have taken up posts in sectors as diverse as banking, pharmaceuticals and computer game development.

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Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Mathematics OR two Science subjects required. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is Recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 at C or above is also required in English and Mathematics. A LEVELS Standard: BBC. Mathematics OR two Science subjects required. Widening Access: CCC GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. Mathematics OR two Science subjects are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with at least Mathematics OR two Science subjects. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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