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BEng Computing

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary
£25,500
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
56%
Meaningful Work
65%
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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Napier Dhùn Èideann) is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier Technical College, the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1964, taking its name from 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. The technical college was inaugurated as a university in 1992 by Lord Douglas-Hamilton, becoming Napier University. In 2009, the university was renamed Edinburgh Napier University.

The university is based around its three main Edinburgh campuses: Merchiston, Craiglockhart, and Sighthill. It has over 21,000 students, including those on-campus in Scotland and others studying transnational programmes abroad and online. In 2018 this included nearly 9,500 international and EU students, from more than 140 nations worldwide.

Sue Rigby replaced Andrea Nolan as Principal and Vice Chancellor in January 2025.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 93% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 79% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 79% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 100% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 69% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 85% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

Scotland
Est. Annual Total
£12,360
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£1,030
Rent£750
Groceries£130
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£5.20

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