Course Summary

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. 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: G401

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Merchiston Campus

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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; Computer Games Development, Software Development, Data Analytics, 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 6 Credits at Distinction and 39 Credits at Merit. Maths and English required at Level 2 or equivalent.

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

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 Computing, Computer Games Development, Software development, Data Analytics with A in the graded unit. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Higher Computing. A Level - BBB to include Computing. BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in Software development with Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit. 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.
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

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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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