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Network Engineering and Cyber Security
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Study a course that focuses 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.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit)
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction.
Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.
Scottish Higher - BBBB
National 5 C in Maths
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Minimum grades D*D (Distinction*, Distinction) or MM (Merit, Merit) and A Level grade C.
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.
SL Maths grade 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC with C in the graded unit in any subject
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
T Level - P
C or above on the core.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.
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, Computing 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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
National 5 grade C in Maths 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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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