BSc (Hons) Computing Science at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling covering the design, building and analysis of software and computer systems, from programming and databases to machine learning and cyber security.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programming in Python, Java, C++, C#, JavaScript and PHP; databases (SQL, NoSQL); software engineering; networks and distributed computing; UX design; cyber security and forensics; data analytics; machine learning; AI-assisted development; Big Data. In Semesters 1-3 students share core Computing Science modules with Software Engineering and Business Computing, and complete an independent project in the final year.

Career pathways

Computing and technology careers; placement and industry links include Accenture and Diageo. A three-month summer placement is available in third year.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points. Essential subjects: subjects to include Computing and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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