Computing Science
Computing science is one of the most intellectually wide-ranging disciplines in modern academia, encompassing the theoretical foundations of computation, the engineering of complex software systems, the design of human-computer interfaces, the development of algorithms, the study of computer and network architectures, and the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, data science, and information retrieval. At its core it is concerned with how computation can be used to solve problems and understand phenomena, and it draws on mathematics, logic, and engineering as its foundations.
At the University of Glasgow, this four-year full-time programme is delivered by one of the UK's leading computing science departments, with genuine strength across the breadth of the discipline. You will build a thorough foundation in programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and systems, before developing increasingly sophisticated expertise in specialist areas including AI, machine learning, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and distributed systems. The programme includes a year abroad, enabling you to study at a partner institution overseas and to bring an international dimension to your education.
The typical entry tariff of 216 points reflects the strong academic preparation the programme requires.
Graduates of Glasgow's computing science programme are highly sought across the technology sector and beyond. Career paths include software engineering, data science, AI and machine learning engineering, systems architecture, product management, research, and technology entrepreneurship. The breadth of the curriculum means that graduates are well equipped to adapt as the field evolves, rather than being trained narrowly for a single role that may look quite different in five years' time.
Postgraduate study at Master's and PhD level is a natural progression for those who wish to pursue research or to develop specialist expertise in a particular area of the discipline.