About Computer Games Development (computing) Msc in University of Glasgow
Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems.
Graduates with degrees in these areas are highly employable and can look forward to well-paid careers designing and building the digital technologies that underpin the global economy and, indeed, every aspect of human activity from healthcare through music to the making the natural environment sustainable
- Our graduates in Computing Science are recognised by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, and meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
- The School of Computing Science has been ranked first for overall student satisfaction in four of the last nine years in the National Student Survey. Courses are designed and taught by researchers who are leaders in their fields
- The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice
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SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
- AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration)
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20 – BBBBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40 – AABBB*
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAB – BBB
- Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
- Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities subject.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic)
- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
University of Glasgow Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
No. of Campuses |
3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
Residence Halls |
11 |
Work-Study |
Available (20 hrs/week) |
Graduate Employability Rate |
~95.9% |
Research Funding Available |
179 million GBP |
No. of International Student |
Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
No. of Research and Teaching Staff |
3400 |
No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners |
420 |
University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
University of Glasgow Fees
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
Program/Level of Education |
Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine |
21,920 |
Dental Surgery |
45,170 |
All other bachelor degrees |
16,970 |
MS Data Science |
23,500 |
Masters in International Business |
21,900 |
Cost of Living at University of Glasgow
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
Type of Expense |
Cost (GBP/year) |
On-Campus Accommodation |
5121-12,680 |
Books and Stationery |
400 |
Travel |
300 |
Entertainment |
1440 |