BSc Computer Science
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, covering the theory and application of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme concludes with an individual project and is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. An elective module from another department is available in the first year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Maths, Computer Science is recommended) Year 2 entry: ABB (Maths and Computer Science) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Maths HL5, Computer Science recommended) Year 2 entry: 32 (Maths HL5, Computer Science HL5 including option D: Object-oriented Programming, in Java)
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- Scotland: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Machines, Languages & Computation
- Information & Information Systems
- Programming Foundations
- Computer Systems & Organisation
- Topics in Computing
- Technology in Business
- Elective Module
- Advanced Programming
- Logic & Algorithms
- User & Data Modelling
- Computer Systems & Architecture
- Professional Issues in Computing
- Quantitative Methods in Computer Science
- Functional Thinking
- Building Software Systems
- Functional Programming
- Web Applications Development
- Computer Systems & Concurrency
- Mobile App Development
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- Computer Security
- Software Architecture & Design
- Advanced Functional Programming
- Theory of Computation
- Information Mining & Access
- Human Centred Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde?
75% 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 at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at University of Strathclyde?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.