Software Engineering BEng (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Qualification

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

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Merchiston Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Merchiston Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Throughout the course you’ll learn both mainstream and emerging software development, implementation and evolution - from design and analysis to human interaction principles and system evaluation. Your study will be supported by input and guidance from industry experienced teaching staff.Our Software Engineering degree has a high employability focus to prepare you for industry. Throughout the course you will learn a mixture of vocational skills such as object-oriented programming and project ...Read more

Throughout the course you’ll learn both mainstream and emerging software development, implementation and evolution - from design and analysis to human interaction principles and system evaluation. Your study will be supported by input and guidance from industry experienced teaching staff.Our Software Engineering degree has a high employability focus to prepare you for industry. Throughout the course you will learn a mixture of vocational skills such as object-oriented programming and project management, alongside fundamental theory in areas such as artificial intelligence, algorithms and mathematics. This is complemented by an optional year-long placement in industry, alongside other opportunities to build software for industrial clients.On completion of the course you will be able to work effectively with today’s technologies, and to readily learn new technologies that emerge throughout your career.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

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WUSCA ranking:
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75/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
Software Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Sara
22 Feb 24

The best aspect about my university is how good teachers allow student to do most of the material online if we wish too. One thing that should be improved is the explanation to..Read more

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Laszlo
12 Feb 24

I have always received support very quickly and utilised the myFuture services that allowed me to prepare for interviews and apply for..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:12,M:33 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths

National 5 C in MathsIf you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction.Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.Grade 4 in SL Maths

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level.Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths

Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) or DM (Distinction, Merit) and A Level grade C.GCSE grade C/4 Maths.

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, Data Analytics.Unrelated HNC/HNDs may be considered and in addition have National 5 C in Maths.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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Sara
22 Feb 24
Software Engineering BEng (Hons)
The best aspect about my university is how good teachers allow student to do most of the material online if we wish too. One thing that should be improved is the explanation to...
Read more
L
Laszlo
12 Feb 24
Software Engineering BEng (Hons)
I have always received support very quickly and utilised the myFuture services that allowed me to prepare for interviews and apply for...
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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh Scotland EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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