BEng Computing

About this course

Computing is a discipline that encompasses the theory, design, and application of computer systems and software, from the algorithmic foundations of the field through to the practical development of applications, networks, and digital solutions for real-world problems. It is a discipline of remarkable breadth and rapid change, encompassing programming, software engineering, data structures and algorithms, databases, networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the human-computer interaction that determines whether systems are genuinely usable. Computing graduates are among the most versatile in the labour market, and the skills developed in the discipline translate across virtually every sector of the economy. At Edinburgh Napier University, computing is offered as a part-time programme, making it accessible to people who are already working in technology or related fields and who want to develop their formal qualifications alongside professional experience. The programme includes a sandwich year with a work placement, a year abroad, and a work placement within the sandwich structure, providing an unusually rich combination of professional and international experiences. The curriculum covers the core areas of the discipline: programming, systems architecture, networking, databases, software development methodologies, and project management, alongside more specialised content in areas relevant to contemporary computing practice. Edinburgh's position as a significant technology hub provides a context in which connections between academic study and industry are close and genuine. Computing graduates enter careers across every sector where technology is used, which is to say effectively every sector of the modern economy. Software development, systems engineering, network administration, cybersecurity, data analysis, and technical project management are among the most common roles. The placement year and professional experience gained through the part-time structure of this programme give graduates a significant advantage in the graduate labour market. Financial services, healthcare, government, retail, and technology companies of all sizes employ computing graduates. For those who want to develop deeper expertise in a particular area, postgraduate study in computing, cybersecurity, data science, or artificial intelligence is available. Chartered IT professional status through the British Computer Society is a professional recognition open to graduates who continue to develop their practice.

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