Course description
Computer science concerns understanding, designing, implementing and using computing systems. These systems can range in scale, and complexity, from the tiny components of a single processor to the globe-spanning internet.
The core concepts of computing come from mathematics, logic and engineering, such as:
* what it means to compute
* what can or cannot be computed
* how computers work
Computer science also concerns the practical techniques of programming computers to solve real and difficult problems. There are many links to other subjects, including:
* electronics
* physics
* mathematics
* biology
* psychology
* linguistics
* sociology
This intellectually challenging subject underpins core technologies of the 21st century and can be a route into many different careers.
We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. Our degree flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning.
Subjects
Computer scienceEntry requirements
Scottish Higher, standard entry requirements: A,A,A,A,A
- AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.
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Course Type: Full-time
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Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
Course provider
The University of Edinburgh
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
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