BSc (Hons) Computer Science at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Computer Science is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and builds strong practical and theoretical foundations in computing. Students can transfer to the MEng Computer Science if they perform well in Years 1 to 3.

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules include Machines, Languages & Computation, Information & Information Systems, Programming Foundations, Computer Systems & Organisation and Topics in Computing. Year 2 covers Advanced Programming, Logic & Algorithms, User & Data Modelling and Computer Systems & Architecture, Year 3 adds specialised areas such as new programming languages and artificial intelligence, and the final year includes a practical computing project.

Career pathways

Demand for computer science graduates is high and employment opportunities are varied; roles include software engineer, applications developer, cyber security analyst, data analyst, machine learning engineer, games developer and systems analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science, BSc Hons Computer Science. Scottish Highers, Year 1 standard entry: AAAB or AABBB (Maths B; Computing Science recommended); minimum entry: ABBB or BBBBB (Maths B; Advanced Highers at B/C count as A/B in the grade pattern). Advanced Highers, Year 2 entry: Advanced Higher Maths and Computing Science at AB/BA plus three other Higher subjects at ABB. A levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths; Computer Science recommended), Year 2 entry ABB (Maths and Computer Science). International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 30 (Maths HL5; Computer Science recommended), Year 2 entry 32 (Maths HL5 and Computer Science HL5 including option D, object-oriented programming in Java). HNC/HND: Year 1 relevant HNC with A in Graded Unit and Higher Maths at B; Year 2 relevant HND with AA in Graded Units and Higher Maths at B. Deferred entry not accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Faculty of Science standard requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 28,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year, tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (BSc Hons)

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