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MA Computing 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 offers excellent career prospects across a wide variety of exciting sectors from e-commerce and fintech to healthcare and telecommunications. This MA Computing degree covers the same core computing courses as taken in the BSc Computing Science degree programme.

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

What you will study

A degree in Computing is taught via a selection of compulsory and optional courses to enhance your learning and prepare you for a future career or further study. In each year you will take courses adding up to 120 credits. 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

Our degrees develop an ability to understand new and complex computer systems and to communicate this to others. Our graduates can choose from a variety of employment opportunities in industry, commerce or research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Mathematics OR 2 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 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A-Levels Standard: BBC. Mathematics OR 2Science subjects required. Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. 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 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. Irish Leaving Certificate Five subjects at Higher at H3. Mathematics OR 2 Science subjects required. O4 in English is also required. International Baccalaureate (IB) 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with Mathematics OR 2 Science subjects required. SL in English is required.

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

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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