International Stage Two – Computing
Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Diploma
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £16,875 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, September 2027, November 2027
Course overview
International Stage Two – Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh. 2026-27 International Stage Two tuition: Computing – £16,875 GBPBusiness / Hospitality and Tourism – £16,475 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Modules: English and Skills for Advanced Study; Database Systems Applications; Operating Systems; Software Engineering Methods; Object-Oriented Software Development; Algorithms and Data Structures; Scripting For Cybersecurity And Networks; Digital Forensics; Practical Networks 2
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (AI): https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-computer-science-artificial-intelligence---undergraduate-fulltime
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bscbsc-(hons)-computer-science-undergraduate-fulltime
- BEng (Hons) Network Engineering and Cyber Security: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/beng-hons-computer-systems-and-networks-undergraduate-fulltime
- BSc (Hons) Games Development: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bscbsc-hons-games-development-undergraduate-fulltime
- BEng (Hons) Computing: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bengbeng-hons-computing-undergraduate-fulltime
- BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity and Forensics: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/beng-hons-cybersecurity-and-forensics-undergraduate-fulltime
- BEng (Hons) Software Engineering: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bengbeng-hons-software-engineering-undergraduate-fulltime
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-edinburgh-napier-university-international-stage-two-computing/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Two GCE A levels (grades A *– D) or Three GCE A Levels (Grades D – E) IS2 Computing students must have Mathematics and another relevant subject such as Physics or Computer Science at A level/Grade DD or equivalent. English: IELTS IELTS 5.5 (with no component below 5.5). Some applicants may be required to provide a UKVI-approved SELT. Please check your country-specific entry requirements or contact our Admissions team before applying. Oxford ELLT 5 (with no less than 5 in each skill)
English language
IELTS 5.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
Oxford International Postgraduate Pathway Scholarship (Edinburgh Napier)
£5,075 to £7,170
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.