Applied Computing
BSc (Hons)
We strongly believe two things:
- software should satisfy the needs of the people who will be using it
- the process of software development is rewarding and fun.
Because we hold these values, our Applied Computing degree is rather special. We focus on software engineering and user centred design rather than mathematics. As a result, our students are successful, employable, employed and proud of what they do.
Why study Applied Computing at Dundee?
"Knowledge is great, but applying it is better!"
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is a degree for people who are creative, problem-solvers, good team-players and who enjoy a challenge. It is about the satisfaction of software development, not about office applications.
Our course is modelled on good practice in industry, and we update it annually to safeguard its relevance to the real world. It is successful too - our students are nationally recognised for the quality of their project work.
You will have 24-hour access to our award winning Queen Mother Building. It has an unusual mixture of lab space and breakout areas, with a range of conventional and special equipment for you to use. You can use your own laptop, if you wish to; wireless access is available throughout the building.
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT professionals in the UK and abroad.
What's so good about Applied Computing at Dundee?
Students can use a range of equipment such as servers, Macs, Arduino systems and programming kit for games consoles such as the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation. The School of Computing is also home to one of only two Microsoft Surface tables in Scotland.
Our graduates have been:
- 10 times prize-winners in the Scottish 'Young Software Engineer of the Year' Awards run by the industry body Scotland IS
- short listed in Computing magazine's 'Best Student Project of the Year' award, and a winner in 2008
- twice finalists in the 'Best IT Student' in the UK-wide Science, Engineering and Technology Student of the Year competition
Degrees Available
- BSc Applied Computing (honours)
- BSc Applied Computing (without honours)
- BSc Computing & Cognitive Science
Related Courses at Dundee
Teaching & Assessment
Careers
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT professionals in the UK and abroad.
Our students are highly employable:
- They develop the expertise that employers want from computing graduates - our Industrial Advisory Board includes experts from a range of industries including 2in10, Scottish Enterprise Tayside, NCR, Chevron and Microsoft
- They work directly with the real world - international forum discussions in Level 1, .NET web application development for an external client in Level 2, internet authoring mashup in Level 3, and an industrial team project in Level 4
- They can gain work placement experience for degree credit - if you want, take a work placement in the summer vacation between Level 3 and Level 4 - it gives you valuable 'real world' work experience and a good insight into working in the computing industry. Recent work placements have been with Microsoft, NHS, Avian, Yahoo!, NCR and Cohort Studios
- They are prepared for a wide range of good career prospects in computing - the UK faces a massive shortage of graduates qualified to fill the 120,000 new jobs in computing and IT every year
Postgraduate study
Some graduates choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level on our taught Masters degrees or undertake a PhD within the School of Computing. For more information, visit the School of Computing website.
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements, please note qualifications have to be obtained at the first sitting of examinations.
Courses starting September 2012
BSc Honours Level 1 Entry
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Higher | BBBB |
| GCE A-Level | BCC |
| ILC Higher | BBBB |
| IB Diploma | 30 points (including 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | Two Sciences (SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, ILC Higher or IB Higher Level) and Mathematics (Standard Grade 3, Int2 C, GCSE C, ILC Ordinary Level C or IB Subsidiary Level 4) |
BSc 3 Year without Honours (level 1 entry)
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Higher | BCCC |
| GCE A-Level | CCD |
| ILC Higher | BCCC |
| IB Diploma | 28 points (including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | Two Sciences (SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, ILC Higher or IB Higher Level) and Mathematics (Standard Grade 3, Int2 C, GCSE C, ILC Ordinary Level C or IB Subsidiary Level 4) |
Advanced Entry (to Level 2)
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA Advanced Higher | BB (Advanced Higher) + BB (Higher) in different subjects |
| GCE A-Level | ABB |
| IB Diploma | 34 points (including 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level) |
| Essential Subjects | Computing and a Science (SQA Advanced Higher, GCE A-Level or IB Higher Level) and completion of the University's Java Online module. |
| For all School of Computing degrees, entry at Level 2 requires demonstration of competence in object-oriented programming using Java. This can be gained via our pre-entry module Java Online). | |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade |
| SQA | A relevant HNC with grade B in the Graded Unit (Level 1 entry) A relevant HNC with grade A in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits or a relevant HND with grades BB in the Graded Units (Level 2 entry) |
| Scottish Baccalaureate | Pass with CC at Advanced Higher in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science (Level 1 entry) Pass with BB at Advanced Higher in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science (Level 2 entry) |
| SWAP Access | Relevant science subject with ABB grades to include Mathematics at SCQF Level 6. |
| EDEXCEL | A relevant HNC with Merits in appropriate Science modules (Level 1 entry) A relevant HND with Merits in appropriate Science modules (Level 2 entry) |
| BTEC | A relevant National Diploma at DMM (Level 1 entry) A relevant National Diploma at DDM (Level 2 entry) |
| Advanced Diploma | Grade C with ASL-A Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at BC (Level 1 entry) Grade B with ASL-A Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| Welsh Baccalaureate | Pass with A-Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at BC (Level 1 entry) Pass with A-Levels in 2 Sciences/Mathematics and a Science at AB (Level 2 entry) |
| For entry to Computing, competence in Mathematics is essential. Level 2 entry requires completion of our pre-entry module Java Online | |
| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. | |
Fees and Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
| Fee category | Fees for students starting September 2012 | Scholarships & Bursaries applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish students | You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. The 2012 fee will be announced in March 2012, the 2011 fee was £1,820. |
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| Students from the rest of the UK | £9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. You can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company. |
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| EU students | You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. The 2012 fee will be announced in March 2012, the 2011 fee was £1,820. |
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| Overseas students (non-EU) | £12,180 per year. |
The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
All applications must be made through UCAS
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: D65
| Degree | UCAS Codes |
|---|---|
| BSc Applied Computing | G410 |
| BSc Applied Computing (3 years without Honours) | G411 |
| BSc Computing and Cognitive Science | GC48 |
UCAS Application Process
International Applicants
We have information specifically for international applicants on our International website:
- Your Home Country - including information about qualifications from individual countries
- Fees and Funding
- English Language Requirements
- International Student Support
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact:
Home / EU applicants
Diana Davidson
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 384 029 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 029 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
International applicants
International Office
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388 111 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388 111 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
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