Course summary
Prepare yourself thoroughly for a rewarding career in the IT industry. Explore systems architecture, programming design, coding, platform technologies, software engineering and more on this fast-paced and wide-ranging Computing degree. This practical computing course focuses on software development for mobile, desktop and web. You'll explore systems architecture, programming design, platform technologies, software engineering and more. You’ll learn to construct effective, robust, and maintainable software solutions. Computing graduates are always in high demand Speakers from the computing industry regularly give guest lectures. Presentations and lectures from industry professionals take place throughout, but especially in third and fourth years. This means you'll get plenty of real-world contact to help learn how to put your expertise into practice. During fourth year you can learn about Cloud Computing with content from Amazon Web Services, and we'll support you in getting your AWS certification if that's your plan. Graduate with confidence and skills The course changes as fast as technology does, so we make sure you're always up-to-date. In an industry where new hardware, software and production technologies are emerging at breakneck speed, our computing graduates - who can apply creativity to existing and future problems - are always in high demand. Potential careers include software developers/testers, web developers, system analysts, technical consultants or academia. Abertay University is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education, recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ. The course is in the UK Top 5 for Teaching & Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) and scored an impressive 90% for Academic Support in the 2022 National Student Survey.
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
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 for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 - Higher National Certificate or equivalent Year 3 - Higher National Diploma or equivalent Please see website for accepted courses
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
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 - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3
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
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG