3 Faculties : Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries 4500 students

1. Studying at Edinburgh Napier UniversityMurray MacCallumDirector of European Developmentm.maccallum@napier.ac.ukFaculty of Engineering, Computing &Creative Industries

2. Edinburgh Napier University – Academic Structure 3 Faculties : • Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries 4500 students • Health, Life and Social Sciences 4900 students • Business School 4800 students

3. Edinburgh Napier University – Academic Structure Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries comprises 3 schools : • School of Engineering & the Built Environment • School of Computing • School of Creative Industries

4. Edinburgh Napier University – Key Facts • Ranked 5th best modern university in the UK • Ranked Number 1 modern university in Scotland Source : Guardian University Guide May 2008 • Edinburgh Napier Graduates have the best employment prospects of all Scottish HE Institutions Source : Sunday Times University Guide 2007 • 3 faculties employing 1500 staff • A modern university with over 45 years experience of developing & delivering vocational degrees

5. Edinburgh Napier University – Key Facts • More EU students than any other mainland UK university • Over 3000 EU and around 1200 international students • Partner agreements with many institutions throughout Europe • EU students do not pay tuition fees in Scotland for undergraduate programmes (if staying for one year minimum) • Multi-campus university – 4 main campuses in central Edinburgh

6. EDINBURGH City Centre

13. Traditional Images of Scotland • Braveheart • Men in kilts • Bagpipes • Whisky • Haggis • Highland cows • Highland dancing • Weather!

14. Scotland – Key Facts • 1 of 4 countries making up the UK • 5.1 million population • Own parliament, own education system • Over 500 years of higher education • Vibrant cities, beautiful countryside • Easy access to and from the EU

15. Scotland – Key Facts • Qualifications recognised and accepted worldwide • An international community • Top quality teaching and research • Outstanding facilities and study environment • Safe, welcoming and friendly society

17. Edinburgh – Key Facts • Ancient capital of Scotland, population 500,000 • Compact, lively city catering for a large student population [4 universities/4 colleges/art school ~ 100,000 students] • Excellent social life / night life – over 700 pubs, clubs etc and good sporting facilities – rugby, football etc. • Plenty of cinemas, theatres, galleries, museums plus superb shopping

18. Edinburgh – Key Facts • Largest international arts festival in the world and the biggest street party in Europe (December 31st) • Excellent part-time job opportunities • Good transport links with rest of UK & Europe • Recently voted ‘number one’ place to live in the UK

25. Scottish Higher Education Structure Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Bachelors Degree 180 ECTS Year 4 Honours Bachelors Degree 240 ECTS Year 5 Masters Degree 300 ECTS

26. Wks 14-15 Exams Wk 13 Revision Weeks 1 -12 Teaching Trimester 1 (15 weeks) Modular Structure Trimester 2 (15 weeks) 1 Academic Year Trimester 3 (15 weeks) • 5 hours/module/week • 3 modules per Trimester (10 ECTS each)  ~ 15 hours/week in class

27. Calendar 2009-10 Trimester dates 2009/10 Trimester 1: 7th September - 19th December Trimester 2: 11th January - 8th May Trimester 3:17th May - 28th August Holiday dates 2009/10 Christmas break: 21st December - 1st January Inter-trimester week: 4th - 10th January Easter break: 5th - 16th April Inter-trimester week:10th - 16th May Assessment dates 2009/10 Trimester 1: 7th - 19th December Trimester 2: 26th April - 8th May Trimester 3: 16th - 28th August

28. Engineering UG Programme Suite • BEng (Hons) Electronic & Communications Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering • BEng (Hons) Mechatronics • MEng /BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. • BSc (Hons) Sports Technology • BEng (Hons) Engineering with Management • BEng (Hons) Energy & Environmental Engineering • BEng (Hons) Polymer Engineering • BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering • BSc (Hons)/MSci (Hons) Applied Engineering (Option-Rich) • MSci Applied Engineering (Option-Rich)

29. Built Environment UG Programme Suite • BSc (Hons) Construction & Project Management • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying • BSc (Hons) Property Development & Valuation • BSc (Hons) Architectural. Technology • MEng/BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering/Civil & Transportation Engineering • BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering • BSc (Hons) Civil & Timber Engineering • BSc (Hons) Transport Management • BSc (Hons)/ MSci Built Environment (Option-Rich)

30. School of Computing UG Programme Suite • BEng (Hons) Software Engineering • BEng (Hons) Internet Computing • BEng (Hons) Computer Networks and Distributed Systems • BEng (Hons) Computer Security and Forensics • BEng (Hons) Mobile Computing • BEng (Hons) Embedded Computer Systems • BEng (Hons) Multimedia Systems • BEng (Hons) Computing • BSc (Hons) Network Computing • BSc (Hons) Interactive Media Design • BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems • BSc Computing: Digital Media • BSc Computing: Networking • BSc (Hons)/ MSci Computing (Option-Rich)

31. School of Creative Industries UG Programme Suite • BA (Hons) Creative Studies (Option-Rich) • BA (Hons) Culture Media and Society • BA (Hons) Photography and Film • BA (Hons) Journalism • BA (Hons) Publishing and Journalism • BA Hons Publishing and Marketing • BA (Hons) English (Joint Honours) • BDes (Hons) Product Design • BDes (Hons) Graphic Design • BDes (Hons) Interior Architecture • BMus (Hons) Music • BA (Hons) Popular Music • BA (Hons) Communication, Advertising and Public Relations

32. Option-Rich Programmes • Choose from a wide range of module options in several academic subject areas within the Faculty • Create a unique and flexible programme that suits individual requirements (subject to timetable constraints, and any prerequisites for prior study and/or knowledge) • Develop knowledge in a recognised academic area, while taking advantage of a wide curriculum • Consider taking a number of options from subject areas across the University • Detailed module information may be found at:http://www.modules.napier.ac.uk/home.aspx

33. Business School • BA (Hons) Business Management Suite • full details at: http://www2.napier.ac.uk/prism/

34. Accommodation Services • Over 900 residential places – off campus in University flats • Guaranteed accommodation – (must apply early) • 2008-2009 Rates: £81 per week - inclusive of heating and lighting • Private sector accommodation readily available (preferred by most EU students) – see http://www.edinburghstudentpad.co.uk/

42. Applying to Edinburgh Napier University • Complete an on-line UCAS application form at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply

43. Payment of Fees • Complete an on-line SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) application form at: http://www.saas.gov.uk/ (this can be done after arrival in Scotland)

44. Course Details & Further Information • Edinburgh Napier University website http://www.napier.ac.uk