Computing BSc (Hons)

Course code G400

What is special about this course?

If you are looking for a successful career in the fast-moving computing industry, the BSc (Hons) Computing degree is for you.

You will learn all the knowledge and skills you need to work in this sector, as well as developing key personal and intellectual qualities necessary for continued professional development.

In years three and four you can choose to study for a generic degree in computing or you can specialise in software development or technical support. This will allow you to exit at the end of the fourth year with a themed award, for example: BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking and Cybersecurity) or BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering).

The course provides a high-quality design/development web education that has been designed to meet employers’ requirements.  When you graduate, you will be well-equipped to implement and manage web design and development projects from start to finish.

Special features

  • A highlight will be the team project you will undertake, where you will be involved in the delivery of an ICT-related product for an external client
  • You will also be involved in the management, configuration and utilisation of live internet servers to provide web-based services
  • You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances
  • You can study individual modules for personal or professional development

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

  • Entry to year one, HNC, is 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR
  • 1 A level at grade D or above PLUS
  • 3 National 5, Standard Grade or Intermediate passes or equivalent
  • Alternatively, completion of Foundation Apprenticeship ICT: Software Development or Foundation Apprenticeship ICT: Hardware/System Support
  • Entry to year two, HND, is an appropriate computing based HNC, such as HNC Computing or HNC Information Technology
  • Entry to year three of the degree is an appropriate computing-based HND such as: HND Computer Science; HND Technologies in Business; HND Software Development; HND Technical Support; or HND Information Technology

Access routes

SWAP Access courses
If you are eligible to undertake Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), please visit our SWAP access list for further information on grade profiles and available subjects.

  • All relevant HN computing-based awards will be considered
  • NC Digital Media Computing
  • NC Multimedia Computing
  • Intermediate 2 Business, Administration and Computing Studies
  • SVQ Information Technology

Studying opened new doors for me and it could for you too. Choose a subject that genuinely excites you and just go for it – university is a great way to meet like-minded people, improve your self-confidence, and gain skills you had no idea existed! 

One of the great things about UHI is that classes are smaller than other universities. This has meant more one-to-one time with my lecturers who we're more than happy to sit down and really walk you through a problem. I think that’s a fantastic approach and one that goes a long way towards fostering a love of the field itself. There was a real sense of camaraderie among us. If one person was struggling, we’d all work together to try and come up with a solution. It was just such a positive atmosphere and I imagine that’s a level of support you don’t get at larger universities.

Ian studied Computing at UHI Perth. 

Apply for Computing BSc (Hons)

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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