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Merchiston Campus

Content

This course will allow you to develop a critical understanding of Computer Science, in particular the use of Artificial Intelligence to solve problems and software engineering skills to build software solutions. During your first year, you will develop software design and engineering skills which will later be used to allow you to develop software algorithms ad make use of artificial intelligence based tools and concepts.

In addition, you will develop a critical understanding of problem solving using a range of analysis techniques to design and implement software that will solve a wide range of complex problems.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to study a range of modules based on specialised topics within artificial intelligence, which are delivered by staff who are internationally recognised experts.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths or a science or technological subject at B plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including Maths or a science or technological subject at B plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Maths or Physics or 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus Highers at BB including Maths or Physics.