Computer Science (User Experience and Design) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Computer Science (User Experience and Design) BSc (Hons) equips students for a computing career specialising in UX design, covering user research, information architecture, interaction design and visual design. Projects reflect real-world challenges, with opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals. The industrial placement variant adds a placement year, giving a 5 or 4 year course.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 5 or 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (placement/industry year) | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Front End Website Development, Introduction to Software Development, Mathematics for Computer Science, Introduction to Generative AI, Unix Systems, Embedded Systems Development and Networking, Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms and Computing and Society.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers such as Interaction Designer, Content Designer, User Researcher and Service Designer. The degree has an advisory board with industry experts, and recent employers include NCR, Capgemini, Unity, N-able, UK Government, Craneware and Citi.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD), with a further BBC tier listed that requires Mathematics at A-level; Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers BBBB (widening access BBCC) with a STEM or technical subject at Higher; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM) including GCSE Maths at grade 4/C; IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed) with Mathematics at Higher Level; HNC/HND routes: a relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 96 or 120 SCQF credits including Mathematics for Computing, or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 or 4 years

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