BSc (Hons) Computing at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A computing degree being revamped around four pathways: Software Systems Architecture, Cybersecurity and Networking (cyber security and infrastructure), Data Science and AI, and Indie Games Development. It includes a team project delivering an ICT product for an external client.

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 8 years | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a relevant HNC such as HNC Computing or HNC Digital Design and Web Development; years 2-4 follow one of four pathways (cyber security and infrastructure, data science and AI, indie games development, software systems architecture), with years 3 and 4 delivered fully online.

Career pathways

Employment or entrepreneurship in AI, software engineering, web design and development, server maintenance, database analysis, web-based services consultancy and technical support; progression to MSc Applied Data Analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 is delivered as a relevant HNC (such as HNC Computing or HNC Digital Design and Web Development), so entry follows that HNC's requirements. Advanced entry to year 2 with a relevant 15-credit HNC, and to year 3 with a relevant HND such as HND Computer Science, Software Development, Technical Support or Information Technology.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled, full-time, years 1-2 (HNC/HND levels); years 3-4 £1,820 per year. Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 8 years

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