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Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
The five year MEng Software Engineering degree is an integrated Masters programme, which augments the first three years of the BSc Computer Science with the professional skills necessary for constructing robust, secure systems. Students spend the start of the fifth year on a paid industrial placement.
The five year MEng Software Engineering degree is an integrated Masters programme, which augments the first three years of the BSc Computer Science with the professional skills necessary for constructing robust, secure systems. Students spend the start of the fifth year on a paid industrial placement.
Why Choose Heriot-Watt University During Clearing?
Heriot-Watt are 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024) and 25th in the UK overall (Complete University Guide, 2025). You’ll have lifelong access to their award-winning Careers Service and join the oldest alumni association in the UK with over 166,000 members in 190 countries – The Watt Club.
A vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene and plenty of shops and green space – Edinburgh has it all. It’s a safe and friendly city and a great place to be a student. That’s why it’s ranked UK’s 2nd best student-friendly city (QS Best Student Citie...
Heriot-Watt are 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024) and 25th in the UK overall (Complete University Guide, 2025). You’ll have lifelong access to their award-winning Careers Service and join the oldest alumni association in the UK with over 166,000 members in 190 countries – The Watt Club.<br/><br/>A vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene and plenty of shops and green space – Edinburgh has it all. It’s a safe and friendly city and a great place to be a student. That’s why it’s ranked UK’s 2nd best student-friendly city (QS Best Student Cities, 2025). <br/><br/>Moving away from home is a big decision, which is why students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are offered a £1,500 bursary. This no-strings-attached bursary means you can visit home anytime during your first year (or spend it on something else).<br/><br/>Register for your Heriot-Watt Priority Pass to make sure you are first in line when Clearing opens, or to chat with their friendly team.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G601
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
including Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics modules at SCQF Level 6) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing) with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics modules at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing) with AB in graded units.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
B,B,C
A,B,B
including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics and Computing.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,008 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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