Mobile Software Engineering
This degree programme is designed for computing science students who wish to specialise in the development of software systems for mobile, embedded platforms such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants or portable entertainment systems, such as iPods.
- Computing science at Glasgow is ranked equal top in the UK for student satisfaction, with our students reporting satisfaction levels of 96% (National Student Survey 2010).
- We provide our students with excellent work experience opportunities. You may be able to work throughout the UK as well as in Europe and the US.
Accreditation
Honours graduates are eligible for membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and, after relevant industrial experience, you can apply to become Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).
Study abroad
There are study abroad opportunities available in years two and four.
Programme structure
Year 1
In your first year you will take an introductory programming course that emphasises the principles of programming and a course on computing fundamentals.
Year 2
In your second year you will study Java programming, object oriented software engineering, data structures and algorithms, algorithmic foundations, computer systems and information management.
Years 3 and 4
If you progress to Honours (years three and four), you will study courses that present a practical, design-oriented approach to computing covering software engineering itself and related topics such as embedded systems, databases, human-computer interaction and real-time systems.
Practical work is an essential part of the degree programme and in third year you will take part in a mobile software engineering team project, using state-of-the-art mobile computing equipment.
Fourth-year individual projects have a mobile software engineering focus and allow you to explore some topics in more depth.
Special feature
We provide our students with excellent work experience opportunities. You may be able to work throughout the UK as well as in Europe and the US and many of the organisations who offer placements use the experience to get to know students well, which often leads to permanent job offers. Organisations who have employed our students include: IBM, Amazon, Memex, Real Time, Google, Reuters, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Nokia, Orange and Microsoft Research.
Partnership and industry links
The University enjoys excellent industrial links with the top companies in this area, which provides us with access to state-of-the-art mobile equipment and expertise.
Our international links
Students who wish to study abroad usually do so during their second year and we have exchange agreements in place with a variety of internationally leading universities across Europe. You can also spend a year abroad in North America, Australasia or at strong universities in any other country.
Career prospects
Our graduates are in demand in all sectors of business and industry and find challenging opportunities to work in companies ranging from large multinationals to small start-up companies developing innovative products. The effects of software running on mobile devices are having an impact on all areas of life. An understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities of mobile device development is important not just for manufacturers, but for software service companies, advertisers, government and education. Graduates from this degree programme are uniquely placed at the forefront of developments in this field.
Highers: AAAB in first sitting = unconditional offer.
Applicants who achieved between BBBB/ABB and AABB at their first sitting may receive a conditional or unconditional offer once all applications have been reviewed in March 2012.Higher Mathematics at B or Higher Mathematics at C together with Higher Computing Studies or Information Systems at B.
A-levels: ABB.
Normally have A-level Mathematics at B or above.
IB: 32 points.
For a full list of alternative qualifications please see: Entry requirements.
Tuition fees
How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details. If you’re from outside the EU, please see International students for more information.
Scholarships
We offer a wide range of scholarships to our undergraduates, including both home/EU and international students. The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That’s why we’ve invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding over the last year.
For a full list of scholarships including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see: