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Computing (GCU Pathways)

Course details
  • BSc
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 10/08/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Go on to study Computing for two years at GCU and qualify with an honours degree that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a modern IT professional.

GCU Pathways

As a pathways student, you'll enrol on the undergraduate BSc (Hons) Computing (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, you'll study HND Computing: Software Development at Glasgow Clyde College while preparing for years three and four of the degree.

If you want to study computing but haven't decided on a specific area of interest, this course lets you personalise your studies and prepares you for a range of graduate roles.

In years three and four, you'll further develop expertise in core areas while being able to choose elective modules which allow you to specialise in your chosen area of interest. Possible specialisations include mobile development, cloud systems development, secure software development, user experience development, advanced project management and Big Data.

You'll also have the possibility of undertaking an industry placement or studying abroad through exchanges with this course. You'll be encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE). Our computing programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).

THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This programme is only available to Scottish-domiciled applicants.

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:
G501
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher - BB

with one Higher from Computing, Maths, IT or Science

Pathway courses are for Scottish domiciled applicants only

During the first two years of the programme you will undertake an HND Computing: Software Development or HND Computer Science at Glasgow Clyde College

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820Year 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

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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