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University of the West of Scotland

UCAS Code: G401 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

Scottish HND

Pass

Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Computer Science; Software Development

About this course

Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Computer forensics

OVERVIEW

Open up a world of opportunities in the computing sector with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Computing Science programme. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of this industry thanks to the topics
covered on this programme, which include:
• Software development processes and technologies
• Programming
• Software modelling tools
• Object-oriented analysis
• Web service development
• Databases
Careers available in this dynamic industry include software developer or software engineer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator, database
designer, IT consultancy and technology sales.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• Guest lectures from industry professionals will give you first-hand insight into the world of computing science.
• This programme (Paisley & Lanarkshire deliveries only) is accredited by the British Computer Society as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.*
• This programme (Paisley & Lanarkshire deliveries only) is recognised by the Engineering Council as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially for registration as a Chartered Engineer.* Part-time students must complete their studies within 6 years to gain BCS recognition.
• There’s an option to undertake industrial placements to enhance your computing skills and increase your practical experience.
*Subject to re-accreditation approval

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The degree is designed to produce graduates that understand how to be creative and dynamic software developers. It is practical in nature, yet underpinned by an understanding of a wide range of theories, tools and technologies, allowing the graduate to be flexible in the world’s fastest-changing field of employment.

CAREERS
BSc (Hons) Computing Science graduates have secured excellent careers within the computing industry, including:
• Software Developer
• Software Engineer Analyst
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• Database Designer
• Systems Analyst
• Database Design

Modules

Year 1
Studies include an introduction to software development processes and technologies, including the foundations of programming in a modern programming language and the development of applications.
Year 2
Core modules include object-oriented analysis and design. You also learn how to use modern software modelling tools and development environments. Databases are introduced, and you will learn more about how web-based and mobile applications
are developed.
Year 3
You will enhance technical skills in web service development and applications, and the database systems that underlie many of them.
Year 4
You will study in more depth the areas which interest you and undertake a substantial individual project.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,500
per year
International
£15,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Visit www.uws.ac.uk/scholarships

The Uni

Course locations:

Dumfries Campus

Paisley Campus

Lanarkshire Campus

Department:

Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
80%
Male students
20%
Female students
67%
2:1 or above
30%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
B

After graduation

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What are graduates doing after six months?

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£22,500
med
Average annual salary
83%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

32%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
13%
Information technology technicians
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

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