BSc Computing

The Glasgow Caledonian University BSc Computing course provides students with the essential knowledge, understanding, and skills required of a modern IT professional. This programme allows students to shape their studies, preparing them for various graduate roles across the computing industry. In the initial two years, students establish foundational computing knowledge and develop skills in building computer systems using various technologies.

During the third and fourth years, students further advance their expertise in core computing areas and select elective modules to specialise in fields such as mobile development, cloud systems development, and big data. Learning and assessment methods include lectures, group tutorials, practical computing labs, problem-based learning scenarios, and case studies. Assessments typically involve individual and group reports, presentations, class tests, and examinations.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a forward-thinking institution based in Scotland, dedicated to providing education that makes a real difference in the world. The university places a strong emphasis on social impact, ensuring that its teaching and research actively contribute to improving communities and individual lives. GCU prides itself on its close ties with various industries, allowing it to offer programmes that are highly relevant to current job markets.

At GCU, students can choose from several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, spanning disciplines such as Health and Social Care, Business, Engineering, Computing, and subjects related to the Built Environment. The university provides a nurturing learning environment, complete with modern facilities and ample opportunities for students to gain practical experience through hands-on work, professional placements, and involvement in community projects, all of which enrich their educational journey.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a personal statement discussing their motivations for applying to the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A pertinent academic and/or employer reference is also often a necessary component of the application. Students may include their CV to highlight any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• For Year 1 entry, applicants need a UCAS Tariff of 96, which corresponds to Scottish Highers (BBCC) or A Level (CCC), with both including Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Computing. 
• For Year 2 entry, an HNC Computing with an A in Graded Unit 1 is required. 
• For Year 3 entry, an HND Computer Science or HND Computing: Software Development with a BB in Graded Units is needed.

English Proficiency: 

• If an applicant is from a country where English is not the primary language, they will need an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. 
• The university also accepts equivalent TOEFL and PTE scores.

International students pay £15,200 as tuition every year for the BSc Computing at Glasgow Caledonian University.

There are many scholarships and bursaries available at Glasgow Caledonian University to support its undergraduate and postgraduate students, although each award has specific application and eligibility requirements. Available support includes an Early Payment Discount for those paying fees promptly, and a New to GCU Postgraduate reduction for international students from certain countries.

Additionally, returning students can benefit from a generous Student Loyalty Discount, while the Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship offers full tuition fee support. Other options like the GREAT Scholarships and the Chancellor Yunus Scholarship also provide funding for specific postgraduate programmes.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Computing course work as:

• Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• Cloud Consultant
• Data Analyst
• Web Developer
• Robotic Process Automation Developer

Applications for this course are submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Please speak to our trained counsellors for assistance.