Edinburgh Napier University is the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) and the leading university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction for five years in a row (National Student Survey 2020–2024). The university is also recognised as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Edinburgh Napier University prides itself on being the home of difference makers — an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience.
With more than 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and nearly 20,000 students from over 140 countries studying on campus in Edinburgh, online and at partner universities worldwide, the university delivers meaningful, difference-making education and research for a rapidly changing world.
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Craiglockhart Campus 219 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1DJ
Merchiston Campus 10 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5DT
Sighthill Campus 9 Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN
Craiglockhart Campus
219 Colinton RoadEdinburghEH14 1DJ
Merchiston Campus
10 Colinton RoadEdinburghEH10 5DT
Sighthill Campus
9 Sighthill CourtEdinburghEH11 4BN
Edinburgh Napier University offers flexible study options designed to suit the diverse needs of all students. Whether you’re interested in traditional on-campus learning, or need the flexibility of part-time or online programmes, Edinburgh Napier provides a wide range of pathways. This allows students to balance their academic goals with work, family, or other responsibilities. Programmes are designed to be adaptable, enabling students to gain valuable qualifications without compromising on other commitments.
Edinburgh Napier University’s apprenticeship programmes offer students the unique opportunity to earn a fully-funded degree while gaining practical work experience in their chosen field.
Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of both students and employers by providing work-integrated learning that helps bridge the skills gap in Scotland. Graduate apprentices can choose from a range of courses in areas such as Business Management, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Software Development, among others. The programmes emphasise real-world application, allowing apprentices to directly apply their academic learning to their job roles, ensuring they develop relevant skills that are in high demand by employers.
Edinburgh Napier University’s Executive Education programmes offer working professionals the opportunity to advance their careers with industry-focused qualifications.
These courses combine real-life experience with academic teaching and research expertise across key relevant subjects, ensuring participants gain both practical and strategic skills. Available programmes cover areas such as Strategic Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Data Science, and Cybersecurity, all designed to help professionals thrive in today’s fast-changing industries. With a focus on applying knowledge directly to real-world challenges, Edinburgh Napier’s executive courses equip learners with the tools to lead and innovate.
Edinburgh Napier University is closely connected to industry partners across Scotland. Their employer platform enables organisations to connect directly with student and graduate talent for internships, work-placements, part-time and graduate roles.
The university offers a range of courses designed to help students and professionals develop skills in high-demand specialisations for our sector.
Undergraduate
BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity & Forensics
Hybrid
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Online
BSc (Hons) Data Science – Undergraduate, Full-time
Apprenticeships
BSc (Hons) Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship)
Postgraduate
Cyber Security – MSc Full-time
Cyber Security – MSc Part-time
Digital Course
Cyber Security Distance Learning – MSc
Cyber Security GA – MSc Distance learning
Further Education
Cyber Security HND (BEng(Hons) Cyber Security and Forensics
In-Person
Cybersecurity GA – BEng (Hons) Day release
Executive
Data Science – MSc
Funded courses
Data Use and Business Analytics for Scottish SMEs
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