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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: G501

Computing (GCU Pathways)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc Computing (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Go on to study Computing for two years at GCU and qualify with an honours degree that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a modern IT professional. GCU Pathways As a pathways student, you'll enrol on the undergraduate BSc (Hons) Computing (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Web Development Essentials
Database Design and Implementation
Software Engineering Principles
Object-Oriented Programming
Computer Networks and Systems
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:G501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

A-level in Maths or Computing required. Standard entry UCAS Tariff 96; minimum entry UCAS Tariff 90

UCAS Points54

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£26,000£33,500
5 years£22,500£32,500£44,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

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