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78 computing science


minimum requirements SQA Higher: GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:


Essential subjects: why study at dundee?


ABBB BCC


ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL


Mathematics and a science (H, A-L, ILC H, HL).


The 3 year BSc degree without Honours (G401) has the same essential subjects as above but the grades are BCCC (H); CCD (A-L); BCCC (ILC); 28 points with 5, 5, 4 at HL (IB).


advanced entry (to Level 2) SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:


ABB 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL Essential subjects:


Computing and mathematics (AH, A-L, HL) and completion of the University’s Java Online module.


other qualifications Please see ‘Computing’ on page 138 for details.


degree programmes (with UCAS Codes) BSc Computing Science BSc Computing Science


(3 year course without Honours)


See also degrees in: BSc Applied Computing (page 40) BSc Business Computing (page 70) BSc Digital Interaction Design (page 82)


See making your application on page 32.


professional accreditation Our programme fulfils the accreditation requirements of the Chartered Institute for IT and the British Computer Society, Chartered IT Professional (CITP), Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci).


G400 G401


BSc Computing Science is a degree for people who enjoy the challenge of understanding the technical background of algorithm and software analysis and using these skills to solve real-life problems.


Our degree will provide you with knowledge of the theoretical, scientific and mathematical components of computing such as:


• algorithms for data processing and analysis • the fundamental theory of information and computation • software engineering principles and practices • the mathematics that underpins computational systems.


However, computing scientists do not deal with just hardware; they care about everything in between those areas. They design and develop all types of software from the large banking system which allows money to be sent internationally, to the small bit of software which identifies your iPod when you attach it to your laptop.


We train our students to have a creative approach to programming. As a result, our students are successful, employable and proud of what they do.


employability Our students are highly employable:


• They develop the expertise that employers want of computing graduates – our industrial advisory board includes experts from 2in10, NCR, Chevron, Microsoft and Cisco.


• Our course portfolio is modelled upon the needs of the industry, and it is updated annually to maintain its relevance to the real world.


• They work directly with employers - international forum discussions in Level 1, .NET web application development for an external client in Level 2, internet authoring mashup in Level 3, research applications in Level 4. Project work, guest lectures and research seminars involve key industry partners such as NCR and Yahoo!.


• They have the chance to take part in an industrial placement module between Level 3 and 4, giving our graduates the edge in the ever-competitive job market. Students have previously enjoyed placements in leading computer games companies such as Tag and Dynamo.


The scientific and mathematical skills you will learn as part of the computing science degree are becoming increasingly sought after in the current IT market. There is demand for computing science graduates in the games industry and the degree is also useful for graduates wanting to work in Silicon Valley and in the major online companies.


Our graduates have gone on to work for industry giants such as Microsoft and Yahoo! as well as the games industry, project management and the NHS.


www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/compsci


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