MA Computing
Entry requirements
SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Mathematics OR 2 Science subjects required. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is Recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A-Levels Standard: BBC. Mathematics OR 2Science subjects required. Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B. GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. Irish Leaving Certificate Five subjects at Higher at H3. Mathematics OR 2 Science subjects required. O4 in English is also required. International Baccalaureate (IB) 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with Mathematics OR 2 Science subjects required. SL in English is required.
About this course
MA in Computer Science, studying both the theory and practice of computing. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme covers the same core computing courses as the BSc Computing Science degree, with the option to follow arts-based courses alongside.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Web Development
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operating Systems
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Research Methods
- Security
- Single Honours Computing Project