Software Engineering degrees in Edinburgh

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Heriot-Watt University

2 software-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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Software Engineering - MEng (Hons)
calculator icon 112-144 ucas points clock icon 5 years full time
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Year 1
  • Computer Systems
  • Interactive Systems
  • Logic and Proof
  • Programming in Java
  • Web Design and Databases
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Computer Science (Software Engineering)
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Databases
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Programming
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The University of Edinburgh

1 software-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Software Engineering - BEng (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Calculus and its Applications
  • Informatics 1 - Introduction to Computation
  • Informatics 1 - Object Oriented Programming
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra
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Edinburgh Napier University

2 software-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 71st
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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Year 1
  • Computer Systems
  • Foundations of Software Design & Development
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Information Systems in Organisations
  • Mathematics for Software Engineering
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Software Engineering - MEng
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  • Computer Systems 1
  • Foundations of Software Design and Development
  • Information Systems in Organisations
  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
  • Mathematics for Software Engineering
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