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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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G601
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
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.
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).
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)
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.
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.
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
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.
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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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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