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 solutio...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/>• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/09/2024
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G400
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
A levelC,C,C 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 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics or NPA in Cybersecurity - Graphic Communication is NOT a Technical subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 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 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Creative Media Production Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering IT Entry into Year 2 with D*DD - IT Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Architectural Technology, Human Biology, Biology, Building Construction, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Physics Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subjects at grade 4 to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science Scottish HNCPass Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B Computing - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit M to include Software Development and Network Infrastructure or Computer Science Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Networking - Graded Unit B Information Technology - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B Scottish HNDPass Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP or F86A Games Development: OOP Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Information Technology - Graded Unit B to include DH34 Software Development: Event Driven Programming and H172 System Development: OO Analysis & Des Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B T LevelM Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |