Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Diploma in Industrial Training 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
60 months
Heriot-Watt University's BSc Computer Systems and Diploma in Industrial Training program offers a carefully structured curriculum that combines academic study with a year-long industry placement. This dual approach builds solid computing fundamentals while fostering real-world technical abilities. We focus on practical learning to prepare graduates for workplace demands.Our program cultivates strong communication, self-directed learning, and teamwork capabilities - key competencies for thriving in the fast-evolving computer systems sector.This integrated course merges the academic depth of our BSc (Hons) Computer Systems with a valuable fourth-year industry placement. Outstanding performance leads to gaining 12 months of professional computing experience. Successful placement completion earns the Diploma in Industrial Training, allowing students to enhance job-specific abilities while applying classroom knowledge. Ideal for those seeking comprehensive modern computing education plus the expertise to develop and maintain reliable systems across businesses of all sizes, while benefiting from industrial experience.Computer systems studies focus on core computing principles, hands-on programming, information systems, professional standards, and human-computer interaction - offering specialized career advantages over traditional computer science degrees.Your learning spaceThe university's GRID (Global Research, Innovation and Discovery) center represents a cutting-edge hub for worldwide research and technological advancement. GRID delivers an innovative educational setting for computing students, featuring state-of-the-art VR Labs and a dedicated Games Design Studio.Learn from passionate, research-active academicsOur student technology fund assists learners in acquiring hardware, software, or data resources for coursework or personal projects. Recent acquisitions include Parrot AR.Drones, Oculus VR headsets, and Raspberry Pi computers.Future career opportunitiesComputing and IT specialists
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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, and 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