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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G402

Computing Science

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the Msci (Hon) Computing Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human–computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice. Career Prospects? Recent graduates are employed as software engineers and systems analys... International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, and a 92% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Computer Networks and Systems
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Human-Computer Interaction
Database Systems and Information Retrieval
Computing Science Dissertation
UCAS Code:G402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

🗣️ 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

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£38,000£41,000
3 years£26,500£32,500£43,000
5 years£32,500£46,500£64,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 45% above UK average salary
This course
£46,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £14,000 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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
90%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Computing Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#80QS World
#10UK Ranking
38,710+Students
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