MEng Computing Science (5 years) at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The MEng Computing Science is a five-year integrated Master's degree which combines our four-year BSc Computing Science with an additional year of postgraduate level study. The extra year allows you to build on your strengths in solving real-world problems while further developing your expertise in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity. The MEng Computer Science is a 5-year integrated Master's degree which combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single degree programme.

Duration: 5 years (60 months) | Study mode: full-time, integrated masters | 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, Algebra, 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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Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. 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 in English and Mathematics and one Science are required. A LEVELS Three A Levels at BBB. A Levels at BB to include Mathematics and one Science subject. GCSE at C/4 or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject are required. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher, with two at H2 and three at H3. H2 in Mathematics and one Science subject required. O4 in English, Mathematics and one Science subject are also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL. 6 points at HL in Mathematics and one Science subject required. SL or HL in English is 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: 5 years (60 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/ucas-application-process/

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