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The accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Science is intricately designed with insights from industry needs. It provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the core principles of Computer Science while also nurturing their professional skills in problem-solving and project work. This programme is aimed at empowering students to craft robust systems and pioneer innovative technologies essential for everyday use.

As one of the first universities in the UK to offer undergraduate degree programmes in computing, HWU provide outstanding education in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and Computer Systems.

You can go on an?Inter-Campus Transfer?to study Computer Science abroad at the university's Dubai campus for one semester or more through Go Global.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at ABBB including Maths plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBBC including Maths at B plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require 3 Advanced Highers at BBB including Maths and Computing Science plus Highers at ABBB. You are expected to be proficient in a programming language, with Java preferred.