BSc Computing Science
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, focusing on the theory and practice of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a supervised single honours project to investigate a real computing problem.
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Entry requirements
SQA Highers Standard : BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Mathematics OR two Science subjects required. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is Recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 at C or above is also required in English and Mathematics. A LEVELS Standard : BBC. Mathematics OR two Science subjects required. Widening Access : CCC GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. Mathematics OR two Science subjects are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with at least Mathematics OR two Science subjects. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required.
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 61%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Web Development
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operating Systems
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Languages and Computability
- Research Methods
- Security
- Single Honours Computing Project
- Professional Practice in Computing Science
- Robotics
- Natural Language Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £79,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
61% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is A at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computing Science at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.