MEng Computing Science (5 years)
About this course
The MEng in Computing Science (5 years) is a five-year integrated Master's degree combining undergraduate and postgraduate study with an optional year abroad. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete substantial project work and can tailor their final stages through advanced optional study. The first year covers foundational concepts through Programming 1, Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing, Algebra, Web Development, and Object - Oriented Programming, alongside optional mathematics modules. The second year introduces Software Programming, Databases and Data Management, Human - Computer Interaction, Algorithms and Data Structures, and an optional web development module. The third year advances into Artificial Intelligence, Principles of Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems and Security, Software Engineering and Professional Practice, and Enterprise Computing and Business. The fourth year focuses on Research Methods, a Single Honours Computing Project, and Security. The fifth year incorporates an Informatics Project alongside optional choices spanning Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Security in Emerging Networks, Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Analytics with Artificial Intelligence, Symbolic AI, Machine Learning, Evaluation of AI Systems, and Applied Artificial Intelligence.
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Entry requirements
SQA Highers Standard: Applicants that present with ABBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Highers in Mathematics and one Science subject are 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. 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 in English and Mathematics and one Science are required. A LEVELS Three A Levels at BBB. A Levels at BB to include Mathematics and one Science subject. GCSE at C/4 or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject are required. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher, with two at H2 and three at H3. H2 in Mathematics and one Science subject required. O4 in English, Mathematics and one Science subject are also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL. 6 points at HL in Mathematics and one Science subject required. SL or HL in English is 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
- Algebra
- Web Development
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Combinatorics
- Set Theory
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Web Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Operating Systems
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Research Methods
- Single Honours Computing Project
- Security
- Informatics Project
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Security in Emerging Networks
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Security Analytics with Artificial Intelligence
- Symbolic AI
- Machine Learning
- Evaluation of AI Systems
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computing Science (5 years) 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 MEng Computing Science (5 years) 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 MEng Computing Science (5 years) 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 MEng Computing Science (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is A at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does MEng Computing Science (5 years) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computing Science (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.