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On the BSc Hons Computer Science degree you’ll learn foundation skills such as programming and in later years, subjects will include algorithms, databases and logic.

In Year 3, you’ll study more specialised areas such as new programming languages and in your final year, you’ll undertake a practical computing project.

Employers have taken on students looking for summer placements from the end of Year 2 onwards. Such placements are not assessed and there's more flexibility regarding duration and the nature of the work

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AAAB or AABBB including Maths plus English at National 5. Higher English and Computing Science preferred.

Widening access entry:
4 or 5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBB including Maths plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred.

For entry to year 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths and Computing Science at AB or BA plus 3 other subjects at Higher at ABB.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.