BSc Hons Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Science at the University of Strathclyde equips you with real-world experience through high-spec facilities, structured project work, and strong professional pathways:

Facilities & Learning Environment

• Specialist Labs: Three large teaching labs and one advanced lab featuring Windows and Linux systems connected via high-speed LAN, accessible from any campus machine and supported by technical staff.

• Livingstone Tower: The central hub for Computer and Information Sciences housing teaching spaces, collaborative labs, and student common areas.

• Andersonian Library: Offers computing resources, silent study areas, collaborative booths, and extended opening hours during assessments.

• Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC): A £89 million research facility with lecture theatres, collaborative labs, and event spaces supporting innovation and employer engagement.

Practical Learning & Projects

• Weekly Lab Sessions: Hands-on sessions aligned with lectures in core areas such as programming (Python, Java, C/C++), networking, cybersecurity, systems design, and software engineering guided by demonstrators.

• Team & Individual Projects: Includes structured coursework projects (e.g., Software Engineering Group Project) and a substantial final-year dissertation focused on software development or computing research.

• Live Industry Briefs: Engage with companies like Amazon, Barclays, and public sector organisations through module-integrated, real-client projects offering industry-relevant challenges.

Internship Opportunities

• Summer Internships: 8–12 week paid placements available via MyCareerHub open to BSc students and advertised throughout the academic year.

• Entrepreneurial & Research Roles: Students may participate in research-based summer roles or enterprise initiatives, with some earning £12+/hour via entrepreneurship placements and co-op programs.

Research-Driven & Industry-Linked Learning

• Faculty Research Integration: Students can collaborate on live projects in AI, robotics, data science, cybersecurity, and HCI, working directly with academic staff.

• Industry Engagement: Access to innovation hubs like TIC and the university’s research centres ensures learning is aligned with emerging technologies and employer needs.

Strathclyde’s BSc (Hons) Computer Science graduates launch into in-demand careers across the tech sector where around 90% are employed or in further study within 15 months, with 85% in highly skilled roles.

Common Graduate Roles

• Software Engineer / Developer

• Data Analyst / Machine Learning Engineer

• Cyber Security Analyst / Web Developer

• Technical Consultant / Systems Analyst

University Services That Support Employment

• Personalised Careers Advice: One-to-one support for job applications, interviews, and graduate schemes which is available for up to five years after graduation.

• CareerHub Portal: Access to vacancies, internships, and employer events across Scotland and beyond.

• Skills Development Workshops: Delivered via the International Study Centre you can focus on teamwork, employability, and personal development planning.

Placement & Internship Opportunities

• Summer Internships (from Year 2): Paid, flexible placements supported by faculty and the Strathclyde Careers Service.

• Formal Placements (12 weeks or more): Optional industry placements available to BSc students; integrated into the MEng pathway as standard.

• High Placement Success: Over 90% of students secure placements or internships during their studies.

Employment stats & salary figures

• Employment Rate: 90% employed or in further study within 15 months of graduation.

• Highly Skilled Roles: 85% in graduate-level, technical, or analytical roles.

• Median Salaries:

  • £32k at 15 months

  • £34k at three years

  • £40k at five years

• Graduate Sentiment:

  • 90% say their job matches future plans

  • 85% report their work as meaningful

Industry Connections & Partnerships

• Employer Engagement: Strong links with major firms such as Microsoft, PwC, Accenture, HSBC, AECOM, and others through live projects, career fairs, and industrial placements.

• SICSA Network: Access to the Scottish Informatics & Computer Science Alliance for internships, industrial fellowships, and research collaborations.

Accreditation & Academic Progression

• Professional Accreditation: Fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meeting academic requirements for:

  • Chartered IT Professional (CITP)

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)

• Further Study Options:

  • MSc in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering at Strathclyde or top global universities.

  • PhD research via the Intelligent Systems Research Centre or SICSA research programs.

  • Integrated 4-year MEng pathway with embedded industrial placements.