Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow

MSci Computing Science Faster Route

<div><p>**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.</p></div>

Duration

IELTS-Academic

<p>The University of Glasgow was founded by papal order in 1451, making it the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of the four ancient universities in Scotland. It’s a member of the Russell Group and has more than 35,000 students including international students from over 140 countries.</p><p>It’s one of the top 100 universities in the world according to both the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education rankings. It’s also in the top 20 UK universities according to the Complete University Guide, The Guardian and The Times/Sunday Times. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 81% of the research achievements were rated as "internationally excellent", putting it in the UK’s top ten universities.</p><h2>What is the University of Glasgow acceptance rate for International Students?</h2><p>The University of Glasgow acceptance rate is 73%.</p>

Mode of Study

COMPUTING SCIENCE 1F - COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTING SCIENCE - 1CT INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL THINKING

Year one

INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

NETWORKS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS ESSENTIALS 2

Year two

Year three an four

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.

MSci Computing Science Faster Route

Modules

Year one

Year two

Year three an four

Faster route

Requirements

Upcoming Intakes

Mode of Study