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Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland - UCAS

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Course summary

OVERVIEW The UWS BSc Computing Science is designed to give you a wide-ranging understanding of a variety of computing disciplines which will prepare you for careers in this fast-moving digital age. If you find yourself wondering how computer systems like the ones that control banking machines work, or if you like the creativity involved in creating computer programmes, or you like the idea of creating apps, or you’d like a career in cyber security, Big Data, the Internet of Things, then Computing Science is for you. Our British Computer Society accredited degree (see below) will provide you with a solid foundation in topics such as software development processes and technologies; programming; software modelling tools; object-oriented analysis and design; databases; web service development and AI. ADVANCED ENTRY OPTIONS Direct entry to Year 2 (with an appropriate HNC) and Year 3 (with an appropriate HND) may be possible. PRACTICAL FOCUS Continuous professional development lies at the core of the BSc Computing Science and all modules have personal development plans embedded within them and help prepare you to make an effective and immediate contribution to the workplace. You have the option of taking a double-credit industrial placement module for three months in trimester 2 of the third year of the course, which will allow you to enhance your computing skills.  There is also the option of a 12-month paid placement in an industrial or commercial setting, providing practical experience to complement your academic study. Students have recently completed placements with South Lanarkshire Council, Renfrewshire Council and GT4. Guest speakers from industry form part of the course to further deepen your understanding of the subject and applications in industry. Recent speakers have included representatives from Morgan Stanley, Search Consultancy and Edge Testing. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This course (Paisley and Lanarkshire campus deliveries only) is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and, on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. CAREER PROSPECTS Jobs UWS Computing Science graduates have secured excellent careers within the computing industry, including: Software Developer / Software Engineer Analyst / Web Developer / Database Administrator / Database Designer / Systems Analyst / Database Designer Further Study Following graduation, possible study opportunities are possible on a variety of taught postgraduate master's courses in areas such as Applied AI, Software Engineering, Big Data, Data Science.

Modules

Throughout all years of the course, there are a number of core and optional modules covering topics including: software development processes and technologies; programming; software modelling tools; object-oriented analysis and design; databases; mobile app development and web service development.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Computer Society

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

For Year 2 Entry: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD including Computing or Maths A Levels: BBC including Computing or Maths International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or Maths SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing (including Computer Programming); Computing Science; Software Development BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM For Year 3 Entry: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computer Science; Software Development

International applicants

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

Year 1 entry with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.

Minimum Qualification Requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component.
Cambridge English Advanced176 overall with no sub-test less than 169
Cambridge English Proficiency176 overall with no sub-test less than 169
Trinity ISEPassISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests
PTE Academic54An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
TOEFL (iBT)78no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.

UWS's English language requirements

https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Scotland £1820* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £15250* Year 1
International £15250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS: Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS. TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS: Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years. TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS: These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details). ADDITIONAL COSTS: The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career. In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory. Check the course entry on our website for more more information.

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Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland - UCAS