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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GV46
Computer Science and Philosophy
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£50,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of St Andrews, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning. International tuition fees are £30,160 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 a median graduate salary of £51,500 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Logic and Formal Systems
Data Structures and Algorithms
Philosophy of Mind
Software Engineering Principles
Epistemology and Knowledge
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
Computational Theory and Complexity
UCAS Code:GV46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA To include A in Mathematics as well as a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Physics or Psychology. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points To include minimum scores of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics as well as SL5 in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Physics, or Psychology. |
| UCAS Points | 144 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,160
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£120,640
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Scholarship covers full tuition fee award; specific fee amounts not stated on page
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of St Andrews
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £40,000 | £50,000 | £63,000 |
| 3 years | £38,500 | £51,500 | £84,000 |
| 5 years | £46,500 | £63,500 | £106,000 |
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▲ 61% above UK average salary
This course
£51,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 98% above UK average salary
This course
£63,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 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
90%Working
10%Studying
95%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
97%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
98%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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