
Software Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Software Engineering 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 ...
The study of software engineering will allow you to write good software and give you the necessary engineering skills to meet system requirements, including:<br/><br/><br/>* reliability<br/><br/><br/>* maintainability<br/><br/><br/>* usability<br/><br/><br/>* cost-effectiveness<br/><br/><br/>Our programme includes the practical application of computing sciences, as computer systems grow in size and complexity.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Is this degree for me?</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Second year entry is not available.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from research-driven teaching by internationally leading academics.<br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/><br/><br/>* Study in Edinburgh, a city regularly voted among the UK’s top student cities (Top 2 in the UK, QS Best Student Cities 2024).<br/><br/><br/>* 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.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G600
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
43
34
from 43 points with 777 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A*
A,A,B
A*A*A* - AAB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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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 | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |