Computer Systems and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Systems and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons)

This programme combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Computer Systems with a year of work placement in level 4. Good performance means 12 months experience of working in an organisation in the computing sector. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of the work placement. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you’ve learned. This degree is well suited for students looking for a sound foundation in contemporary computing, complemented by the prof...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

Q2P4

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points including Computing at Higher Level 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in a relevant subject for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Computing).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

including Computing plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in a relevant subject area (including sufficient Computing) with A in graded unit.

Scottish HND

Pass

HND with BB in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in a relevant subject area (including sufficient Computing) with AB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: Approved articulation routes only - please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,C

A,B,B

For entry to Year 2: ABB including Computing

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £25,008

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