MEng Computer Science at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

MEng Computer Science is an integrated master's accredited by the BCS with a paid industrial placement in the UK or abroad and individual and group major projects. Students undertake a 12-week paid placement working in a software systems development team.

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 build foundation skills in programming and computer systems, algorithms, databases, logic, systems analysis and design, usability, and specialised areas such as new programming languages and artificial intelligence. Year 4 is a major individual project with four specialist modules, and Year 5 is a significant group project with further specialist modules.

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. Employers named on the page include Microsoft and Oracle.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science, MEng Computer Science. Scottish Highers, Year 1 standard entry: AAAA or AAABB (Maths B; Computing Science recommended); minimum entry: ABBBB or AABB (Maths B). A levels: BBB (Maths; Computer Science recommended). International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 30 (Maths HL5; Computer Science recommended). HNC/HND: entry is to BSc (Honours) Computer Science or Software Engineering in the first instance. 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: 5 years (MEng)

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