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Computer Science

MEng · 5 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

Course summary

Develop ground-breaking technology to protect and enhance people’s lives.

Why Computer Science at Strathclyde?
Accredited by the British Computer Society.
Develop the in-depth understanding of computer science required to develop state of the art computing systems.
Acquire excellent practical skills alongside theoretical understanding.
Participating in industry-linked projects.
Gain analytical, design and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Your Career
Our graduates enter a range of companies. Many are employed by leading companies within the computing and financial sectors while others act as computing specialists in medicine, travel, government, space technology, defence, academia or the entertainment industry.

Recent graduate job roles include:
Software developer
Technical consultant
Software engineer
Information systems analyst
Business systems engineer
Data analyst

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

Apply by
14 January

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:
G401
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Maths. Computer Science recommended.

Scottish Higher - AAAA - AAABB

Maths at B. Computing Science recommended.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Maths HL5, Computer Science recommended.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

Must include Maths

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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