MSci Computing Science (in partnership with UPES) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A joint programme in which students complete years 1 and 2 following the UPES BTech Computer Science Engineering curriculum and years 3 and 4 at the University of Glasgow. Honours study covers the essential aspects of computing science in depth with specialisms, team projects and an individual project. Transfer to the MSci is decided at the end of year 3.

Department: School of Computing Science (with University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, UPES) | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated masters | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1-2 follow the UPES BTech Computer Science Engineering curriculum; Honours core courses include Algorithmics I, Data Fundamentals, Human-centred Systems Design and Evaluation, Systems Programming, Professional Software Development, Team Project and Individual Project. The MSci adds a fifth year of advanced modules and a research-oriented project.

Career pathways

Recent graduates are employed as software engineers and systems analysts with companies such as Google, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Skyscanner and Yahoo.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to Glasgow at Level 3: a minimum overall GPA of 6.0 from 80 credits in the first two years of the UPES BTech Computer Science Engineering, including 30 credits from Python Programming & Lab; Computer Organization and Architecture; Database Management Systems & Lab; Object Oriented Programming & Lab; Data Structures and Algorithms & Lab; Operating Systems; Data Communication and Networks & Lab; Discrete Mathematical Structures, plus 3 credits from Frontend Development and/or Backend Development electives and 47 additional optional credits. Year 1 entry to UPES follows UPES standard entry requirements. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; PTE Academic 60 overall with no subtest below 59; tests within 4 years 5 months of the start date (combined scores from two tests within 6 months can be considered).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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