Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
Computing
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Our computing course at Edinburgh Napier will help you gain a full understanding of computing tools, techniques and practices across a wide range of application areas.
Unlike computing courses elsewhere, at Edinburgh Napier you will be taught by world leading scientists in specialist facilities which contain high-speed computers with all essential software. Our course will teach you computer programming fundamentals that will propel you into employment after university.
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.
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:
- G401
- 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 for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelBCC
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 DiplomaD: 6 credits
M: 39 credits
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 required at Level 2 or equivalent.
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D
Minimum grades DD (Distinction, Distinction)
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 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 HNCPass
HNC with C in the graded unit in any subject
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
T LevelP
C or above on the core.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development or Data Analytics with A in the graded unit.
HNC - Next Gen Computing - gain grade 'Achieved with Merit'
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.
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
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Edinburgh Napier University - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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)
Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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Edinburgh
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