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Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Merchiston Campus

Course summary

Our Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course at Edinburgh Napier will help you gain a full understanding of computing tools, techniques, and practices across a wide range of application areas as well as enable you acquire thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Artificial Intelligence and its applications.

The BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) degree is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop core skills in Computer Science and specialist skills in areas such as Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning, among others. The modules will be taught by world leading scientists in specialist facilities, which contain high-speed computers with all essential software. Our course will teach you the fundamentals of artificial intelligence that will propel you into employment after university.

Want to get more from your studies? You can opt for a placement year to gain valuable hands-on experience working with a company of your choice.

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I105
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Merchiston Campus
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

BCC
Including Maths or Science/Technical subject GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths

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

DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths

Access to HE Diploma

D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction including Maths or Physics at Level 3. Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent

Scottish Higher

BBBB
Including Maths or Science/Technical subject. National 5 C in Maths, OR Applications of Maths If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

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

D*D*
D*D* in related subject or DM and A Level grade C GCSE Maths C/4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28 points
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including Maths or Science/Technical subject at minimum grade 5. SL Maths grade 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2, H2, H3, H3
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Maths or Science/Technical subject. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths

T Level

M
T Level must be in: Maths or Physics OR additional A Level in one of these subjects at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is also required.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements

HNC - Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development or Data Analytics with B in the graded unit to include Higher Maths at grade B.
Other HNC qualifications may be considered, please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk for advice.

SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Maths or Physics.

A Level - BBB to include Maths or Physics.

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a related subject

Year 3 is not available for this course.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBCC

To include Maths or Physics at grade B. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths also required. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Edinburgh Napier University - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1

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