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Typical offer

The typical offer is likely to be:

• SQA Highers: AAAA in one sitting
• GCE A Levels: AAA in one sitting
• IB: 37 points with 555 at Higher Level

Entry requirements

SQA Highers: ABBB, or more if two sittings, to include Mathematics. Sixth-year work in Mathematics is strongly recommended.

GCE A Levels: ABB required in one sitting, to include Mathematics.

IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include Mathematics Higher Level at Grade 5 plus two Higher Level subjects at Grade 5.

All applicants must also meet our general university entry requirements - including SQA, GCSE, or equivalent English language requirements.

• General university entry requirements
• English language requirements

Alternative qualifications

• Other UK qualifications
• Non-UK qualifications

Selection and offer making

• General University selection criteria (including contextual factors)

Entry to second year

For direct entry to second year the minimum requirements must be exceeded, including the following:

SQA Advanced Highers: SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include Mathematics, plus Highers at AB in two other subjects. Appropriate relevant computing qualifications or experience is required.

GCE A Levels: GCE A Levels: A*AA, in one sitting, to include Mathematics. Appropriate relevant computing qualifications or experience is required.

IB: IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include Mathematics Higher Level at Grade 6 plus two Higher Level subjects at Grade 6. The Diploma must include Computer Science.

Other entry pathways

Entry to many degrees in Science & Engineering is possible via other qualifications (eg HNC/D, Access, SWAP).

• See our Science & Engineering website.

Introduction

Computer Science concerns the understanding, design and use of computing systems from individual electronic components to vast networks such as the internet. This programme is based on the mathematics and logic of algorithms, which are the foundation of programming. It also includes the study of cutting-edge computing techniques and issues.

What you will be studying

Structure

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Details

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Tuition fees

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