Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Programming) in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,008
(c. USD33,330.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BSc Computer Science program emphasizes building reliable and efficient systems. Alongside exploring modern tools and methodologies, it prepares you to develop future software solutions that will serve as foundations for other developers. The curriculum offers a harmonious blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, enriched by our faculty's research insights. Third-year students engage in a comprehensive group project, collaborating to solve complex real-world challenges, while fourth-year students undertake an extensive individual research dissertation.Students have the opportunity to experience global learning through our Inter-Campus Transfer initiative, allowing them to study computer science at our Dubai campus for either a semester or full academic year.Program RecognitionFor over three decades, our Computer Science Department has offered programs accredited by BCS. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science holds accreditation from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, meeting all academic criteria for Incorporated Engineer status and partially fulfilling requirements for Chartered Engineer designation. Additionally, it's recognized by BCS on behalf of the Science Council for Chartered Scientist registration.Computer Science Career PathsAI Development SpecialistRobotics Systems EngineerData Analytics ProfessionalSoftware EngineerSite Reliability SpecialistInformation Security ConsultantDevOps SpecialistCybersecurity SpecialistComputing ResearcherSoftware Application AnalystApplication Development SpecialistInteractive Media DesignerGame Development SpecialistProgramming AnalystDigital Commerce AnalystSystems Evaluation SpecialistIT Support Specialist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Year 1: Standard entry requirements - Highers ABBB (including Mathematics), A-Levels BBC – ABB including Maths B, Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5), BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics), HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics), check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Minimum entry requirements (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) - Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B), A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B).  Year 2: Advanced Highers BBB (including Mathematics and Computing plus excellent Highers), A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics and Computing), Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6), HNC A in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing), HND AB in graded units (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing), BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing), Global College Successful completion of our Technology with Accelerator Programme. Those entering at Year 2 are expected to be proficient in a high-level programming language; Java is our preference. IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008