About this course
Edinburgh Napier University offers BSc (Hons) Data Science as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Computer Science. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 80. The next intake is Trimester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
T Levels
European Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Diploma
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Irish Leaving Certificate
In addition, have Higher Maths (or Statistics) or Physics Grade B
Unrelated HNC/HNDs may be considered
HNC
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC to include Maths or Physics at grade B. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. A Level
Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB to include Maths or Physics. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths.
SQA Higher
- BCC to include Maths (or Statistics) or Physics.
- GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
- H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Maths or Physics and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths.
- Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
- GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
- Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*)
- GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
- Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) and A Level grade C
- GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
- Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 to include Maths or Physics at grade 5
- Grade 4 in SL Maths.
- Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects to include Maths or Physics
- Grade 6 in Maths and English.
- Merit - T Level with additional A Level in: Maths or Physics grade B
- GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Trimester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
