Computer Science with Industrial Placement

Computer science is the intellectual foundation of the digital world, concerned with the principles of computation, the design and analysis of algorithms, the architecture of software systems, and the mathematical foundations that underpin all of these. Studying it at degree level means developing both theoretical depth and practical programming ability, and the question of what to build with those skills is as important as the technical question of how to build it. An industrial placement year takes that question directly into professional practice, giving you a year of real engineering experience before you graduate.

At the University of Dundee this five-year full-time programme with industrial placement is oriented around creation as much as study: you will not just learn computing but make with it, designing apps, systems, and tools that address real-world challenges. You will develop strong foundations in programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and the mathematical methods that underpin all of these, building both the core technical competence and the problem-solving creativity that the field demands. The degree includes a year abroad, broadening your academic and professional perspective in an international computing context.

The typical entry tariff of 200 points reflects the highly competitive academic standard expected at Dundee.

You will develop rigorous technical skills, the ability to design and implement complex software systems, and the professional experience from your placement year to contribute to real engineering teams from the first day after graduation.

Graduates work as software engineers, systems architects, data scientists, artificial intelligence engineers, product managers, and technical consultants across the technology industry, financial services, healthcare, media, and virtually every other sector. Postgraduate study in computer science, AI, data science, or cybersecurity is a natural next step for those seeking specialist or research expertise.