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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing Science course at Robert Gordon University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
T Level
D
Preferably to be held in Computing or a related discipline.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Robert Gordon University. These students are taking Computing Science or another course from the same subject area.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G402
Here's what Robert Gordon University says about its Computing Science course.
The MSci Computing Science course has been designed to create modern software developers who can use their knowledge and skills to create solutions to real-world problems. This 5-year course results in a Master’s level qualification with a key feature being the year-long industrial, research or study abroad placement.
You will learn to develop software across a number of modern platforms, including desktop, mobile, web and embedded systems, and gain skills in a variety of modern programming languages. You will be able to adapt to the changes and challenges that working with cutting-edge technology brings, and design and test secure software systems, all in our custom-built teaching labs. This course provides you the confidence and creative and adaptable skillset that the computing industry needs.
Source: Robert Gordon University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (UG)
Department
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Location
Main Site - Aberdeen | Aberdeen
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Robert Gordon University student reviews
Showing 22 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
Currently union initiatives have improved in order to get students more interested so there's an uptick in performance, but generally not up to standard so far
2nd year student
1 year ago
The city is generally boring and the university is not any more lively. Whether it's the culture or the students themselves, anything interesting is usually conducted by the students privately and not by the university
2nd year student
1 year ago
Being an international student the fees are higher and harder to pay (including fluctuations in exchange rates) and the school is usually inflexible in their understanding of this. Value for money is low in my opinion
2nd year student
1 year ago
Most of the time I have to seek support for myself and even at that, it's usually a case of me being told to do it myself
2nd year student
1 year ago
Generally okay, could use more of each equipment/facility or a higher standard of it. Accommodation options are bad however, no real quality
2nd year student
1 year ago
Timetabling is generally bad in my course. A lot of the classes are too early and too long, and we tend to not have classes in our own engineering building. There's a tendency to change class locations often and it seems like in terms of coursework assessment and deadlines the staff are just figurin...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Robert Gordon University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Robert Gordon University students who took the Computing Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
90%
high
Academic support
90%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Robert Gordon University. These students are taking Computing Science or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Robert Gordon University graduates who took Computing Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
5%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Robert Gordon University graduates who took Computing Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£30.1k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computing Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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