Bachelor Programme
Computing Science
Glasgow's BSc Computing Science puts a strong emphasis on programming, mainly in Python in Year 1, alongside computer systems, databases, human-computer interaction and computational thinking. Year 2 covers Java and object-oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, algorithmic foundations, networks and operating systems and web application development. In Years 1 and 2 students also take other subjects under Glasgow's flexible degree structure, then progress to Honours in Years 3 and 4. Honours covers algorithmics, data fundamentals, systems programming, human-centred design and professional software development, with a team project and a substantial individual project; students with exceptional grades can take a faster route. Entry is through UCAS (course code G400; G402 for the 5-year MSci).
University
University of Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Computer Science
Duration
4 years (BSc Honours); MSci 5 years
Language
English
Campus
Glasgow, Gilmorehill campus
Degree
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline for UK applicants); Glasgow's course pages list 30 June as the deadline for international applicants
Tuition Information
2027/28: £33,708 per year for international and EU students (Glasgow's Science, Engineering, Nursing and Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences fee band) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students. The 2027/28 fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland is still to be confirmed (2026/27: £9,790).
Admission Requirements
- A levels: AAA-AAB including Mathematics
- IB Diploma: 38 points (6,6,6 at Higher Level) including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) at 6
- English language, for applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 (one test, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with at least Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23 and Writing 21 for tests from 21 January 2026 (earlier tests 90 overall with at least Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19 and Writing 21); or PTE Academic 59 with at least 59 in every subtest
- Scottish Highers, adjusted (Access Glasgow) offers and international qualifications are listed on the Glasgow course page; applicants with exceptional grades may be considered for advanced (second-year) entry where the page offers it