Choose broad-based computing and IT, or focus your degree on a specialism (e.g. communications and networking). Study a second subject alongside computing and IT, like business or design, or include electronic engineering. You might want to specialise in cybersecurity or combine statistics with computing and study data science. Alternatively, look at the interfaces and interaction theme in our design and innovation degree. Or include your choice of computing and IT modules in our combined STEM degree or flexible Open degree.

Games and VR is a specialist pathway of the BSc in Immersive Systems Design. You can learn more about both this and the 3D modelling pathway and see examples of student projects in the Immersive Systems Design Portfolio site.

The School of Computer Science is a centre of excellence for teaching and research. Globally recognised, the School’s research focuses on the core themes of theoretical and practical computer science. Alumni of the School have gone on to find employment in global technology companies including Amazon, Google and Microsoft.

Computing Science and Software Engineering are young and exciting disciplines which are rapidly evolving. They include, amongst other things, theoretical studies of algorithms, experimental investigations in areas ranging from human-computer interaction to network performance, and practical engineering challenges in designing and implementing efficient, reliable software to meet specifications.

Our modern world works because of computer scientists. They develop the systems that are the foundation and glue of our society, and transform our experiences in communications, business, entertainment, gaming and healthcare.

Computing is a field as vast as it is versatile, and you may already know what you want to focus on

Students can expect high-quality, research-led teaching as well as hands-on experience of industry-standard hardware and software. This, combined with the application of data science skills, helps to prepare students for their future careers.

The School of Informatics is the largest informatics research centre in Europe. We are currently ranked 24th in the world for Computer Science in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and 5th in the UK.

Are you excited by the possibilities of quantum computing, blockchain, encryption, data science, machine learning and other emerging AI technologies that have been making headlines recently, such as ChatGPT?

A degree in Computing offers excellent career prospects across a wide variety of exciting sectors from e-commerce and fintech to healthcare and telecommunications.

Our Computing Society brings together anyone who is interested in computing though social and industry based events.

Get prepared for a rewarding career in the computing industry. Explore systems architecture, programming design, coding, platform technologies, software engineering and more on this fast-paced and wide-ranging Computing degree. 

Why UWS? Well, in 2022 UWS was officially recognised in the top 200 universities worldwide as assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And, UWS was recognised as the most impactful university in Scotland for 'decent work and economic growth' (UN SDG 8), and the 23rd most impactful university in the world for 'reducing inequalities' (UN SDG 10) (source: The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022).

Computer & Information Sciences is a top-rated department recognised for its ground-breaking research, excellent teaching and entrepreneurial character.All our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that are in high demand by industry and the public sector. Our lively and diverse research spans the whole spectrum of theory and application from fundamental algorithms and programming language design to human-centred computing and information sciences.