Course Summary

Study a course that focusses on employability across a broad area of computer systems. Computer networks form the backbone of the information world, from personal mobile devices to social media and large scale corporate data services. With this growing trend there is a high demand for accomplished engineers who can design, develop and maintain networked hardware and software. This course focuses on key aspects of networks, computer systems and application development which will extend to database systems and human-computer interaction. You will gain academic knowledge in areas of computer systems with the possibility to broaden your skills through a year long work placement. This course is accredited by BCS The Chartered Institute for IT. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H602

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Merchiston Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Networking & Internet Technology, Computing National 5 C in Maths and English

National 5 C in 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 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction. Maths and English required at Level 2 or equivalent.

Minimum grades MM (Merit, Merit) and A Level grade C. GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths.

Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. 4 points in SL Maths and English.

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

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

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in Cyber Security, Computing, Computer Networking or Computer Networking & Internet Technology with B in the graded unit. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC A Level - BBB BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a Cyber Security, Computing: Technical Support, Computer Networking or Computer Networking & Internet Technology with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk for advice

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

National 5 grade C in Maths and English also required. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 16425.0 Year 1
International 16425.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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