Guaranteed
Alumni Discount
Robert Gordon University · Undergraduate
20% off feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
5 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Robert Gordon University, the MSc (UG) Computing Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. The MSci Computing Science course has been designed to create modern software developers who can use their knowledge and skills to create solutions to real-world problems. This 5-year course results in a Master’s level qualification with a key feature being the year-long industrial, research or study abroad placement. You will learn to develop software across a number of modern platforms, including desktop, mobile, web and embedded systems, and gain skills in a variety of modern programming languages. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems
Software Engineering Principles
Web Application Development
Mobile and Embedded Systems
Computer Networks and Security
Advanced Software Design Patterns
UCAS Code:G402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC to include Maths and English at GCSE grade 6 or above |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£91,500
Home Student Fee
£7,220
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £26,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
69%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
85%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University offers Computing Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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