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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (faster route) at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The faster route allows students with exceptional grades to complete the Software Engineering degree in one year less than usual by being exempted from most first-year computing science material. It leads to the same professionally accredited degree as the standard route.

Department: School of Computing Science  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students begin in Year 2, studying object-oriented programming, object-oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, algorithmic foundations, networks and operating systems and web application development. Honours years include a team project, a paid summer placement and an individual project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include software engineer, software developer, business analyst, technology developer and front end developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels at A*AA including Mathematics and Computing attained in one exam year and at the first attempt; IB Diploma 40 points (7,6,6 at HL) including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL Computing Science attained in one exam year and at the first attempt; Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Computing attained in one exam year and at the first attempt, with AAAAA achieved from S5 including the mandatory subjects. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (single sitting, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date); TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in every subtest. UCAS deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants); 30 June for international students.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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