MSci Computing Science

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSci Computing Science is an integrated master's degree completed over five years, designed to develop highly skilled, modern Software Developers capable of creating solutions for complex, real-world problems. The curriculum covers development for various platforms, including desktop, mobile, web, and embedded systems, along with training in modern programming languages and computing technologies.

A key element is the Year 4 placement, where students choose between a year-long industrial placement with a company, a research placement with a university team, or a study abroad period with an international partner institution. The final year (Year 5) focuses on advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence and programming, culminating in a large, self-directed capstone master's project.

Key highlights

Results in an integrated Master's level qualification
Year-long industrial, research or study abroad placement
Designed to develop modern software developers
Focus on creating solutions to real-world problems

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: BBBB — and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above
GCSE: 5/C — to include English
International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include to include a pass in S
Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — Year 2 entry SQA Advanced Higher: BB at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), one of which must be Computing or another numerate subject.
Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
A-level: BBB — to include to include Computing or another numerate subject
Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer; and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of fees
International Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500
RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000
RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

Software Developer
Software Engineer
Web Developer
Applications Developer
Systems Analyst

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSci Computing Science programme from Robert Gordon University can become:

Software Engineer/Developer
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Data Scientist/Analyst
Cyber Security Professional
Web Developer

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the MSci Computing Science programme at Robert Gordon University is £18,300.

Admission

Admission to the MSci Computing Science programme is made through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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