BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing
About this course
BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing, a computing degree focused on software development, systems design, and modern computational techniques. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional industrial placement year between academic stages. The first year covers fundamental software design, computer systems, and programming through modules such as Foundations of Software Design and Development, Computer Systems, Data Science with Python, and Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The second year advances into object-oriented development, database systems, and algorithms via modules like Object Oriented Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Database Systems, and Algorithms and Data Structures. Year 3 introduces advanced web technologies, database systems, and collaborative work through Advanced Web Technologies, Games Engineering, Interactive Data Visualisation, and Group Project. The final year concludes with advanced studies and a substantial independent project via Honours Project, Software Architecture, Multi-agent Systems, and Computational Intelligence.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths . Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths . A level: BCC GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. Grade 4 in SL Maths. European Baccalaureate: Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects. Grade 6 in Maths and English.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 18%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 18%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Foundations of Software Design and Development
- Computer Systems
- Data Science with Python
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Mathematics for Software Engineering
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Object Oriented Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Database Systems
- Software Engineering Methods
- Web Technologies
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Advanced Web Technologies
- Advanced Database Systems
- Games Engineering
- Interactive Data Visualisation
- Computing in Contemporary Society
- Group Project
- Honours Project
- Software Architecture
- Multi-agent Systems
- Computational Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Does BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng/BEng (Hons) Computing at Edinburgh Napier University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.