BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (User Experience and Design), a computer science degree centred on user experience design, software development, and modern web technologies. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Research Methods, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally complete a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Front End Website Development, Introduction to Software Development, Mathematics for Computer Science, and Embedded Systems Development and Networking. The second year progresses to Multi-Paradigm Programming, Software Engineering, Database Systems, and User Interface Design. The third year introduces Information and Network Security, Design Methods, Industrial Team Project, and Inclusive User Experience. The final year concludes with the Honours Project, Information Analysis and Reporting, Data Visualisation, and Contemporary UX and Interactions.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science)) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBB (Essential subject: STEM or technical subject at Higher).
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- Scotland: 89%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Front End Website Development
- Introduction to Software Development
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Unix Systems
- Embedded Systems Development and Networking
- Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computing and Society
- Personal Development Planning
- Employability for Computing Professionals
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Multi-Paradigm Programming
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Database Systems
- Modern Web Stack Development
- User Interface Design
- Personal Development Planning
- Information and Network Security
- Design Methods
- Industrial Team Project
- Inclusive User Experience
- Mobile Application Development
- Honours Project
- Information Analysis and Reporting
- Data Visualisation
- Contemporary UX and Interactions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design) at University of Dundee?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.