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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: IF13

Computing Science and Physics

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computing Science and Physics at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree brings together two very closely linked subjects and offers a tremendous degree programme to those with a strong interest in both. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024. This programme follows a number of the core Computing Science courses undertaken as part of the straight BSc Computing Science degree and introduces key Physics components throughout all four years, in the form of a range of core and optional Physics courses. These include: Calculus, Optics and Electronics, Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, The Solid State, Nuclear and... International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Calculus and Mathematical Methods
Classical Mechanics and Waves
Data Structures and Algorithms
Optics and Electronics
Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
Software Engineering
The Solid State Physics
UCAS Code:IF13
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£99,200

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
5 years£32,000£40,000£79,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
25%Studying
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
77%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

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£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Computing Science and Physics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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