Software Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

The study of software engineering will allow you to write good software and give you the necessary engineering skills to meet system requirements, including:

* reliability

* maintainability

* usability

* cost-effectiveness

Our programme includes the practical application of computing sciences, as computer systems grow in size and complexity.

We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. Our degree flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning.

Is this degree for me?

You do not need to have taken Computer Science or learned programming as all students are taught computation from a common starting point. You need to have taken mathematics, as enthusiasm for mathematics is key to being successful in our programmes.

Second year entry is not available.

Programme benefits

* Tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning: choose from a wide range of courses, from the theoretical to those that let you apply what you learn.

* Gain a degree that opens doors in most industries: our graduates are in high demand not only within the growing technology sector but across a wide range of organisations where Informatics graduates are highly valued.

* Benefit from research-driven teaching by internationally leading academics.

* Take advantage of our strong links to industry with local, national and global contacts. Student societies based in our School host industry events, monthly student tech meetups, regular workshops and hackathons.

* Study in Edinburgh, a vibrant and multicultural city, ranked 2nd best student city in the UK and 15th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

* We are the largest Informatics department in Europe. You will be part of a large, vibrant community of students and staff from over 100 countries.