University Subject Tables 2018
Not only do Computer Science students study the theory of software and software systems, they also learn how to design, develop, and apply such technologies, becoming top-class problem solvers in the process.
This table includes Artificial Intelligence, Computer Generated Visual & Audio Effects, Computer Science, Games, Health Informatics and Software Engineering.
Computer Science – Scotland
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Entry Standards
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University. These tables use the old UCAS tariff. Read more |
Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive. Maximum score: 5.00 Read more |
Research Quality
Research Quality
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the University. Maximum score: 4.00 Read more |
Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University. Maximum score: 100 Read more |
Overall Score
Overall Score
The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology. Maximum score: 100.0 Read more |
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| 5th | 2 | St Andrews | 519 | 4.53 | 2.99 | 93 | 95.8 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsScotland's oldest institution, the University of St Andrews, has one of the best scores for Student Satisfaction in this year's Computer Science league table. The School of Computer Science is world renowned for both its teaching and research. Students learn within top class facilities, leaving with a strong grounding of the fundamental computer science principles and an ability to practically apply developing software. Find Out More |
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| 14th | 4 | Glasgow | 475 | 4.07 | 3.18 | 87 | 91.8 | Profile Courses | |
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| 23rd | 4 | Dundee | 390 | 4.26 | 3.11 | 92 | 89.5 | Profile Courses | |
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| 24th | 6 | Edinburgh | 487 | 3.70 | 3.19 | 82 | 89.5 | Profile Courses | |
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| 26th | 2 | Heriot-Watt | 406 | 4.06 | 2.97 | 89 | 89.1 | Profile Courses | |
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| 32nd | 11 | Strathclyde | 461 | 3.64 | 2.57 | 89 | 87.6 | Profile Courses | |
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| 34th | 12 | Stirling | 370 | 4.05 | 2.58 | 95 | 86.9 | Profile Courses | |
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| 44th | 9 | Aberdeen | 372 | 3.80 | 2.96 | 79 | 84.4 | Profile Courses | |
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| 58th | 1 | Abertay | 351 | 4.21 | 2.08 | 75 | 80.4 | Profile Courses | |
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| 60th | 4 | Robert Gordon | 362 | 4.11 | 2.05 | 73 | 80.1 | Profile Courses | |
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| 61st | 11 | Edinburgh Napier | 317 | 4.13 | 2.52 | 75 | 79.8 | Profile Courses | |
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| 70th | 1 | Glasgow Caledonian | 362 | 3.86 | 2.32 | 69 | 78.2 | Profile Courses | |
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| 87th | 3 | West of Scotland | 326 | 3.95 | 2.16 | 58 | 74.5 | Profile Courses | |
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| 107th | 14 | Highlands & Islands | n/a | 4.17 | n/a | 35 | 64.4 | Profile Courses | |
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Notes
This table was revised on 24 May 2017 and includes corrections and omissions reported to us by universities after publication in April. The rankings of some institutions have changed as a result.
Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100
- Overall Score: 100.0
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.