Abertay University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Computing

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Open days

28Sep

Abertay University Undergraduate Open Day 2024

Undergraduate

2Nov

Abertay University Undergraduate Open Day 2024

Undergraduate

Course summary

In an industry where new hardware, software and production technologies are emerging at breakneck speed, computing experts with the ability to apply creativity to existing and future problem areas are in high demand. Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Computing degree is within its renowned School of Design and Informatics and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. The degree is highly practical and focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web platforms. The emphasis is very much on constructing effective, efficient, robust, and maintainable solutions. You will learn about systems architecture, programming design, coding, platform technologies, software engineering and other areas of computer science to prepare you for a rewarding career in the computing industry. Abertay is widely recognised as having been instrumental in building the city of Dundee’s place as a global hub for computing and gaming. Our rankings include: • UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide) • UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021) • UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)

Modules

Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - CMP101 Computer Hardware Architecture & Operating Systems; CMP109 Computer Networking 1; CMP104 Programming with C++; CMP102 Software Design; CMP107 Development Practice. You will also be required to select one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.

How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

25Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: G400

Institution code:: A30

Campus name:: Abertay Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

A level - BCC

To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics Any Vocational Level 3 qualification in a technical subject accepted in lieu of Technical A Level Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Scottish Higher - ABBB

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Building Construction, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Analysis & Approaches at S5 or H4 Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Computer Science and one from Maths: Analysis & Approach, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science plus one other Higher

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3

Scottish HNC - Pass

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit A Computing - Graded Unit A plus H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Cyber Security - Graded Unit A plus J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit A plus H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Networking - Graded Unit A Information Technology - Graded Unit A Interactive Media - Graded Unit A

Scottish HND - Pass

Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit A to include H171 Software Development: OOP or F86A Games Development: OOP Computer Science - Graded Unit A to include H171 Software Development: OOP Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit A Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computing: Networking - Graded Unit A to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit A to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Cyber Security - Graded Unit A to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit A to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Information Technology - Graded Unit A to include DH34 Soft Dev: Event Driven Prog. & H172 Syst Dev.: OO Analysis & Des. Entry into Year 1 with an HND in the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit A Interactive Media - Graded Unit A

T Level

Maths at National 5/GCSE at grade C/4 or equivalent required - National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/bsc-computing/name,24754,en.php

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A level - CCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

Scottish Higher - BBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2

We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria

Please click the following link to find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computing/

English language requirements

We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.

List of English Language Requirements

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£1820	Year 1
England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
EU	£14000	Year 1
International	£14000	Year 1

Additional fee information

The International/EU fees will be £15,500 for the following courses:- BA (Hons) Computer Arts BA (Hons) Game Design and Production BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

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