Overview

The Computer Systems Engineering (Dual Degree) programme offered by University of Glasgow allows you to acquire the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required to design and develop such systems.

As computer systems have reduced in size, and are increasingly mobile with more complex functionalities, they are now a fundamental component of smart device technology. This postgraduate programme is particularly suited to acquiring the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required for understanding and designing such systems.

You will be taught jointly in Glasgow by the Schools of Engineering and Computing Science. You will benefit from their combined resources and expertise and from an industry-focused curriculum.

The programme guides you through a rigorous and intellectually stimulating curriculum which prepares you to work in software engineering, data engineering, and network and security engineering.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include positions in software development, chip design, embedded system design, telecommunications, video systems, automation and control, aerospace, development of PC peripherals and FPGA programming, defence and services for the heavy industries - for example generator and industrial motor control systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Signal Processing

Human-Computer Interaction

Integrated Systems Design Project

Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Computer Sciences View 490 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for a postgraduate taught programme, you need to provide:

A copy of your official degree certificate(s) if you have already completed your degree. This should be a scanned copy in colour of the original document.

A copy of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades obtained.

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s) if they are in a language other than English.

Reference(s)

Evidence of your English language ability if required

A copy of the photo page of your passport (non-UK applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34470 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12960 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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