About Bsc (hons) Computer Systems in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our BSc Computer Systems course is designed to give you a solid foundation in computing, together with the necessary applied skills. What’s more, it’ll give you a range of professional skills to help you communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively. In the later years of our BSc Computer Systems course, you’ll also have the option to specialise and graduate with a named degree in Games Programming (5Y6J).

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBB
• A-Levels BBC – ABB
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points
• BTEC DDM
• HNC B in graded unit

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC
• A-Levels BCC

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or 
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BBB (including Computing plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Computing)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Computing at Higher Level 6)
• HNC A in graded unit (including sufficient Computing)
• HND AB in graded units (including sufficient Computing)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Computing)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

• Those entering at Year 2 are expected to be proficient in a high-level programming language; Java is our preference.

  Year 3

• HND in Computing: Software Development AA in graded units (including the following SCQF Level 8 units: ‘Software Development: Data Structures and Performance’, ‘Software Development: Programming Paradigms’, ‘Web Development: Advanced Web Scripting Concepts’ and ‘Software Development: Object Oriented Programming-Advanced Concepts’.
• For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications,  mature candidates and overseas students.
• If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk
• Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
• To find out about the difference between the 3 and 4 year honours courses, please watch our video to help you decide which route is best for your qualifications and experience so far.

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.