Glasgow Caledonian University
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Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
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Course summary
If you are interested in a career developing societally beneficial data science and artificial intelligence solutions to real-world problems like climate change and sustainable development, this programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills required. Years 1 and 2 will prepare you by providing a fundamental grounding in computing and software development, building the required foundation in mathematics and programming skills. Years 3 and 4 will see you build on these skills with specialised topics such as machine learning, data visualisation and advanced data science. If you choose to study with us you will develop essential technical skills and creative thinking required for solving challenges in key areas such as climate, health, sustainability, finance and many more. Students have the option of a year-long industrial placement or the possibility to study abroad through Turing exchanges. Students are also encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G510
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
to include Maths or Computing
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
in Computing/IT
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
Access to HE Diploma in Computing and IT with 60 credits overall with 45 at Level 3 to include 30 at Merit
Scottish Higher - BBCC
to include Maths or Application of Maths or Computing
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
including HL Maths or Computer Science at 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
to include Maths or Computing
Scottish HNC - Pass
Year 1 Entry: HNC Computing with B in Graded Unit 1
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1. Must include Software Development: Developing Small Stand Alone Applications; Software Development: Programming Foundations; Systems Development: Introduction; Systems Development: Testing Software and Maths for Computing 1. Should also include a Database OR SQL unit.
Scottish HND - Pass
HND with BB in graded units required in one of the following:
HND Computing (Software Development) including either: Database Design Fundamentals; Relational Database Management Systems; or Database Design and Programming in SQL.
Plus either Software Development: Developing Websites for Multiplatform Use or Web Development Dynamically Generated Content.
OR
HND Computer Science including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Object Oriented Analysis and Design; Software Development: Data Structures.
OR
HND Web Development including: Software Development: Object Oriented Programming; Software Development: Oriented Analysis and Design: Software Development: Data Structures.
Plus one of Database Design Fundamentals or Manage Database Systems Using SQL
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Digital Support Services or Digital Business Services
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
to include Maths or Computing
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15200 | Year 1 |
| International | £15200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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