BSc Computing Science
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computing Science, a computer science degree focusing on computing across multiple disciplines. The course holds professional accreditation from the British Computer Society as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing Science; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing Science; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Maths/Applications of Maths or Computing, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths or Computing; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C) in relevant subject (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths or Computing Science; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths or Computing Science; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing Science or Maths; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing Science or Maths; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing Science or Maths; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing (including Computer Programming); Computing Science; Software Development; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computer Science; Software Development
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 400 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 10%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 60%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computing Science at University of the West of Scotland?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.