BEng Computer Science
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on the design and implementation of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The British Computer Society accredits the BEng programme. The first year covers information processing, computer programming, problem solving, and professional practices. The second year introduces software development, data science foundations, algorithms, data structures, and computer systems. The third year encompasses practical work, independent problem solving, group work, robotics, computer security, machine learning and AI, computer systems and networks, software engineering, and algorithms.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to AAB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A) IB: from 43 points with 777 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 69%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- how information can be represented and processed in computer systems
- computer programming
- how to solve problems using computer programs
- an introduction to critical skills and professional practices which will inform your career, including ethics, critical thinking and communication skills
- software development
- foundations of data science
- algorithms and data structures
- the internals of computers and/or computer systems
- the professional, social and ethical context of computing
- practical work
- independent problem solving
- group work
- robotics
- computer security
- machine learning and AI
- computer systems and networks
- software engineering
- algorithms
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £55,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £75,000. The £55,500 median after five years is £19,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 43 points in the IB. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.