MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement
About this course
MSci in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme integrates a year-long industrial placement and culminates in a supervised final-year project.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Teaching 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Web Development
- Software Programming
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Databases and Data Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operating Systems
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Business and Industrial Applications of IT (CS50IP)
- Research Methods
- Security
- Single Honours Computing Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement 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 MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement 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 MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computing Science with Industrial Placement at University of Aberdeen?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.