Overview

Direct entry to second year Computer Science (Hons) at University of St Andrews is offered to students with excellent qualifications and prior programming experience.

Students who enter directly into second year will take modules required by the Computer Science BSc programme from the second year on, with the exception that they will take an accelerated version of the Foundations of Computation module. It includes necessary background material from core first-year modules, as well as the same content as the Foundations of Computation module.

Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second year of study.

Joint degree options

Direct entry into second year is also possible for the following joint Honours degrees:

Computer Science and Biology (UCAS code: F899)
Computer Science and Mathematics (UCAS code: GG14)
Computer Science and Statistics (UCAS code: GG34)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Object-Oriented Programming
Programming with Data
Computer Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 920 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced Highers:
AB, including A in Mathematics and B in one other science from the following:
Biology (or Human Biology)
Chemistry
Computing Science
Geography
Physics
Psychology.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAA, including Mathematics and one other subject from the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Further Mathematics
Geology
Geography
Physics
Psychology.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
39 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Mathematics and SL5 in one of the following subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geography
Geology
Physics
Psychology.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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