Overview

The MS in Computer Science (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a five-year Integrated Masters course offered by the School of Computer Science. The course is designed to ground you in both the theory and practice of computer science. You will learn to think and solve problems logically, understand the fundamental principles of how computing systems work, and be exposed to significant new technologies as well as teamwork.

In the first two years, you will learn the basic concepts behind computer science and several different programming languages.

Careers

A degree in computer science will allow you to enter into technical, academic, financial or commercial posts. Most companies and organisations are heavily invested in computer systems, and this has created a demand for many different specialisations in computer technology.

Graduates from computer science find careers as:

business analysts
systems architects and analysts
software developers
testers and verifiers
technical writers
IT trainers and user advisers
project managers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Object-Oriented Programming

Programming with Data

Computer Systems

Computation

Logic and Reasoning

Computational Complexity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAAB, including A in Mathematics and a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology.

Minimum entry grades: AABB, including A in Mathematics and a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology.

Gateway entry grades: BBBB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in Mathematics and a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geology, Geography, Physics, Psychology.

Minimum entry grades: ABB, including A in Mathematics and a pass in one of the following subjects above

IB points

Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Mathematics and SL5 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Physics, Psychology.

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Mathematics and SL5 in one of the following subjects above

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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