Computing BEng (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Merchiston Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

09-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Merchiston Campus

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Full time

Start date

09-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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We specialise in key computer science areas such as artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation and software engineering.Gain full understanding of computing tools, techniques and practices across a wide range of application areas.This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, and will allow you to develop the appropriate skills for a satisfying and rewarding career.You will be taught by world leading scientists in specialist facilities which contain high-speed computers with ...Read more

We specialise in key computer science areas such as artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation and software engineering.Gain full understanding of computing tools, techniques and practices across a wide range of application areas.This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, and will allow you to develop the appropriate skills for a satisfying and rewarding career.You will be taught by world leading scientists in specialist facilities which contain high-speed computers with all the required software.Want to get more from your studies? You can opt for a placement year to gain valuable hands-on experience working with a company of your choice.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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56/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
89th
Information Systems
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
What students say
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Sara
22 Feb 24

The best aspect about my university is how good teachers allow student to do most of the material online if we wish too. One thing that should be improved is the explanation to..Read more

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Laszlo
12 Feb 24

I have always received support very quickly and utilised the myFuture services that allowed me to prepare for interviews and apply for..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

National 5 C in Maths or Lifeskills Maths and English.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 6 Credits at Distinction and 39 Credits at Merit.Maths and English required at Level 2 or equivalent.

Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.4 points in SL Maths and English.

Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level.Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths and English.

Minimum grades D*D (Distinction*, Distinction) in a related subject.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computer Games Development, Software Development, Data Analytics or Computing.Unrelated HNC/HNDs may be considered and in addition have National 5 C in Maths and English.

C or above on the core.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English also required.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,580 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,580 per year

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Students from International

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Laszlo
12 Feb 24
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Edinburgh Napier University
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