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Network Engineering and Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- 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
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
T LevelP
C or above on the core.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HNCPass
HNC with C in the graded unit in any subject
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
Scottish HigherBBBB
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.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 6 Merit: 39
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.
Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.
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.
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 27
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.
SL Maths grade 4
SL Maths grade 4
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
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H3H3H3
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths
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
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
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.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & International | TBC |
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
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