BSc (Hons) Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc Computing Science will give you a wide ranging understanding of computing in a variety of disciplines. Study topics include software development processes and technologies; foundations of programming; software modelling tools; object-oriented analysis and design; databases; and web service development. Careers available in a dynamic industry include software developer or software engineer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, database designer, IT consultancy and technology sales.

Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich), typically 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich/placement option | Intake: Lanarkshire: September; Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Computing Science will give you a wide-ranging understanding of computing. Guest speakers from industry form part of the course to further deepen your understanding of the subject. Recent speakers have included representatives from Morgan Stanley, Search Consultancy and Edge Testing. 91% of Computing Science students were satisfied with the teaching on the course (National Student Survey 2025).

Career pathways

UWS Computing Science graduates have secured excellent careers within the computing industry, including: Software Developer / Software Engineer Analyst / Web Developer / Database Administrator / Database Designer / Systems Analyst / Database Designer of Computing Science students were satisfied with the teaching on the course

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing Science; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing Science; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths or Computing; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C) in relevant subject (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths or Computing Science; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths or Computing Science; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB; Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing Science or Maths; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing Science or Maths; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing Science or Maths; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing (including Computer Programming); Computing Science; Software Development; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computer Science; Software Development; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code G401.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Lanarkshire: September; Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich), typically 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/3b919014-82e9-f099-2462-f15768a52d08

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