MSci Computing Science Faster Route

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Sep 2026
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4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted

**COMPUTING SCIENCE** Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems. Computing Science at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2019) and joint 10th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice.

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Requirements

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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • COMPUTING SCIENCE 1P (STANDARD ROUTE)
  • COMPUTING SCIENCE 1F - COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS
  • COMPUTING SCIENCE - 1S SYSTEMS
  • COMPUTING SCIENCE - 1CT INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
  • COMPUTING SCIENCE 1PX (ALTERNATE ROUTE)
  • Compulsory modules
  • INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
  • OBJECT-ORIENTED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 2
  • ALGORITHMIC FOUNDATIONS 2
  • NETWORKS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS ESSENTIALS 2
  • ALGORITHMS & DATA STRUCTURES 2
  • WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 2
  • Compulsory modules
  • ALGORITHMICS I (H)
  • DATA FUNDAMENTALS (H)
  • INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS (H)
  • SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING (H)
  • PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (H)
  • TEAM PROJECT (H)
  • INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (H) (SINGLE)
  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ISSUES (H)
  • If you have exceptional grades it is possible to follow a faster route, which allows you to complete a standard BSc (Hons) or MSci degree in one year less than usual, by being exempted from most of the first-year computing science material.
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted