Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems 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. USD33,366.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Heriot-Watt University's BSc Computer Systems program offers a carefully structured curriculum that builds both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in computing. The program focuses on real-world applications, preparing students with industry-relevant skills. We foster strong communication abilities, self-directed learning, and teamwork - key competencies for thriving in the fast-evolving computer systems sector. The curriculum delves into core computer science principles, programming, information systems, professional standards, and human-computer interaction, offering specialized advantages over traditional Computer Science degrees. Your learning space The GRID facility (Global Research, Innovation and Discovery) at Heriot-Watt represents a cutting-edge hub for technological advancement, featuring state-of-the-art learning spaces including VR Labs and a dedicated Games Design Studio. Learn from passionate researchers Our student equipment fund assists learners in acquiring technological resources (hardware, data, or software) for academic coursework or personal coding projects. Career opportunities Graduates pursue roles as IT specialists
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification 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 (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, A-Levels BCC. 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 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. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008