Overview

You will study object-oriented software design, learn systems development skills, and understand how to apply them in practice. This will form the basis for a career as a professional software developer who can work effectively across a variety of computing platforms. You will have the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry of cutting-edge developments in software and information technologies.

Job Prospects

Previous grads BSc Computer Science (Hons) course offered at the Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:

Research Assistant
Junior Content Developer
Solutions Architect
Cyber Security Developer<
Junior devOPS Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing Information Systems

Problem Solving and Modelling

Problem Solving And Modelling

Computer Systems and Networking

Object Oriented Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

More details

January start date is for International Fee-Paying Students Only

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 292 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level Year 1 entry: CCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
IB Diploma Year 1 entry: 26 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17720 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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