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Master of Science - MSci

Computing Science Faster Route

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

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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.

The Computing Science faster route offers focussed, high achieving candidates joining us straight from school the option to complete the Honours Degree in 3 years or MSci degree in 4 years. Computing Science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, machine learning, parallel and distributed systems, artificial intelligence and data science.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

The Computing Sciences programmes have consistently been designed to teach fundamental principles of computation and computing systems (eg modelling and abstraction, problem-solving, analysis of algorithms, etc), principles that are likely to endure. At the same time, our students gain experience of state-of-the-art computing technologies through practical and project work, and placements where available; but, more importantly, you learn how to adapt to the rapid rate of technological change.

Career Prospects?

Our graduates are employed by worldwide names as well as local and international startup companies. We actively support our graduates in creating their own startups. Recent graduates have become Cyber Security Professionals, Business Analysts, Software Developers and Production Engineers. Recent graduates have been employed by: Google, Provan Sports, Meta, Barclays Bank pls, Oxford Medical Simulation and STV Group plc. Our UK campus, UG taught Programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society

Honours Graduates can become full Chartered IT Professionals (CITP)

Honours Graduates can become partial Chartered Engineers (CEng)

MSci graduates are eligible for full CITP and full Chartered Engineers (CEng), BCS-only

Honours degrees hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label

MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master Quality Label.

Source: University of Glasgow

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

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Glasgow reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
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3 star
16%
2 star
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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?

94%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

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?

82%

med

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

81%

med

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

79%

med

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

77%

med

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

81%

med

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

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

55%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

64%

low

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

67%

low

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

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

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?

87%

med

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

86%

med

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

73%

high

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

83%

med

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

79%

med

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

76%

med

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

85%

high

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

80%

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
Female22%Male77%Other1%
Where students come from
International35%UK65%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students910
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Computer ScienceA
PhysicsB
Further MathematicsA
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

£37.2k

First year after graduation

£39.6k

Third year after graduation

£47.8k

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 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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