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Undergraduate

Course summary

If you want to study computing but haven’t decided on a specific area of interest this programme lets you personalise your studies and prepares you for a range of graduate roles.

In Years 1 and 2 you will study the foundations of computing and develop the programming skills required to develop modern computer systems.

In Years 3 and 4 you will further develop expertise in core areas while selecting elective modules which allow you specialise in your chosen areas of interest. Possible electives include mobile development, cloud systems development, secure software development, user experience development, advanced project management and Big Data.

The programme offers the possibility of undertaking an industry placement or to study abroad through Erasmus exchanges.

Students are also encouraged to take part in activities with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

Our computing programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (British Computer Society).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

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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:
G401
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

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Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - CCC

including Maths or Computing Year 2 Entry: BBB including Maths or Computing plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

Year 1 Entry: Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Computing/IT Year 2 Entry: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing including Maths at DDM Specific units may be required for entry: Information Technology Systems; Creating Systems to Manage Information; Using Social Media in Business; Programming; IT Project Management; Cyber Security and Incident Management; IT Service Delivery.

Scottish Higher - BBCC

including 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

including Higher Level 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)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

including Maths or Application of Maths or Computing

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 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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