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Master of Science - MSci

Computing Science Faster Route

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing Science Faster Route course at University of Glasgow.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 7G3F

Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Computing Science Faster Route course.

COMPUTING SCIENCE is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems. The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice.

Course details

Qualification

Master of Science - MSci

Department

College of Science and Engineering

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer science

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Glasgow reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
5 star
53%
4 star
26%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 University of Glasgow students who took the Computing Science Faster Route course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

73%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

51%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

52%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

59%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

84%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Glasgow. These students are taking Computing Science Faster Route or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female21%Male78%Other1%
Where students come from
International40%UK60%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
First year dropout rate3%
Number of students900
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsA
Computer ScienceA
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Glasgow graduates who took Computing Science Faster Route - or another course in the same subject area.

Computer science

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

81%

Information Technology Professionals

4%

Business and public service associate professionals

2%

Administrative occupations

2%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Computing Science Faster Route - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£30.3k

First year after graduation

£40.9k

Third year after graduation

£46.4k

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 Faster Route.

Source: LEO

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

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