The Department of Computing Science

The Department of Computing Science at Glasgow University has a strong heritage, being the first university in Scotland to have an electronic computer in 1957. Today the department is one of the foremost in the UK, setting itself the highest standards in research and teaching with the top rating for world class Computing Science research in the West of Scotland.

 

Career Opportunities

We have strong links with industry through our Computing Science Industrial Liaison Association. Our degree programmes provide breadth, depth and personal development to create skilled, confident and successful professionals who are highly regarded in the world of work. Graduates are highly successful in finding employment in a variety of computing fields, and progress to a research career is also a popular option.

 

Computing at Glasgow

We welcome applications from well-qualified students whether or not they have previous experience of computing. The first year programme is designed to offer students who are new to the area an opportunity to explore and develop their potential. This is especially true of programming, a strong unifying strand throughout all our degree courses. Our first year programming course is suitable for experienced programmers and novices alike.

The University

The Campus

The University has a compact campus in the West End of the city and most student accommodation is within easy walking distance. Glasgow's campus has more listed buildings than any other and reflects a vast range of styles. Pearce Lodge and the Lion & Unicorn Staircase date back to the 17th century. The circular McMillan Reading Room is a listed building from the 1930s while the Library, Boyd Orr and Adam Smith Buildings reflect post-war fashions in public building design.

The University has its own museum and art gallery on campus. The Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery is home to one of the top five collections in Scotland, with over a million items ranging from meteorites to mummies.

The City

Glasgow is one of Europe’s liveliest cities with a varied and colourful social scene which ensures there is always something to do. Whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of our city centre, the greenery of our many parks and gardens, or visiting art galleries, museums and theatres: you will feel at home in this bustling and friendly city.

 

The West End

The University is located in Glasgow's west end, the busy, stylish area of the city. The area provides all kinds of interesting shops, from ethnic art and food to bars, restaurants, delicatessens and student coffee bars.

Nearby you will also find Kelvingrove park, the setting for the impressive Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery. Directly opposite is the Kelvin Hall which has extensive sports facilities open to the public and which also houses Glasgow’s Museum of Transport.

The Botanic Gardens, situated half a mile from the University, contain a unique collection of rare orchids, tree ferns and Victorian marble statues.

 

 

Find more information about Glasgow on the University Undergraduate Study pages.