BEng (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks

at Edinburgh Napier University

This course will allow you to develop an understanding of the design and evaluation of network systems hardware and software.

During your studies you will develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of network operation, including the storage, retrieval and analysis of data.

In year three you will develop the ability to specify the hardware and software required for networked services in a structured and systematic manner.

Finally, you will learn to apply the concepts and principles of networks and network services to the development and delivery of networked applications in year four.

Popular modules

Year 1

• Software Development 1
• Information Systems in Organisations
• Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Systems
• Practical Networks 1

Year 2

• Database Systems Applications
• Operating Systems
• Scripting for Cybersecurity & Networks
• Practical Networks 2

Year 3

• Network Security and Cryptography
• Practical Network 3
• Network Communications & Analysis
• Networked Services
• Group Project

Year 4

• Security Systems for Internet of Things
• Information: Society and Security
• Security Testing and Advanced Network Forensics
• Honours Project

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees 

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component

LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with overall 39 or above, and 25 or above in all skills

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.                    

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Career opportunities include:

• Network Systems Administrators
• Network Engineer
• Network Architect
• Technical Support Specialist
• Network Designer