Computing Science/French

Computing science combined with French is a degree that addresses a genuine practical reality: most of the most interesting computing work in the world happens in multilingual and multicultural environments, and graduates who can write software and think algorithmically in one of the world's major languages have a professional advantage that purely technical graduates lack. Computing science is wide-ranging, from programming and engineering large software systems to designing user interfaces, developing algorithms, building AI systems, and working with networks and data at scale. French gives access to a major European language, a rich literary and cultural tradition, and a professional reach that spans Europe, Africa, and the wider Francophone world.

At the University of Glasgow, this five-year, full-time degree develops genuine expertise in both disciplines. You will study the full breadth of computing science, from programming and algorithms through systems design to AI and information retrieval, alongside French language study that takes you to a high level of proficiency in the language and engages with French and Francophone literature and culture. A sandwich year and work placement are built into the structure, giving you the opportunity to gain professional experience in computing or in a French-speaking or French-relevant professional context.

The typical entry tariff of 216 points reflects the high academic expectations of a challenging dual-discipline programme at a leading research university.

Graduates of computing science and French are well placed for roles in international technology companies, software consultancies with European operations, and any professional context where both technical computing skills and French language competence are valued. Many also enter careers in computing or software engineering where the French dimension provides a competitive advantage in recruitment or client relationships. Postgraduate study in computing science, human-computer interaction, AI, or French studies is also a natural continuation.