Software Engineering MEng
Edinburgh Napier University
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Master of Engineering - MEng

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering - MEng

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-25

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Master of Engineering - MEng

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Start date

SEP-25

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5.5 Years

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Course info

MEng in Software Engineering builds on the success of our existing BEng degree and offers an advanced award in recognition of a more comprehensive and challenging course of study.The course recognises professionalism in the development of excellent quality software, using industry recognised tools and techniques in a range of application areas.On successful completion of this course you will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to gain graduate-level employment in a wide range of ...Read more

MEng in Software Engineering builds on the success of our existing BEng degree and offers an advanced award in recognition of a more comprehensive and challenging course of study.The course recognises professionalism in the development of excellent quality software, using industry recognised tools and techniques in a range of application areas.On successful completion of this course you will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to gain graduate-level employment in a wide range of private and public sector organisations. Recent graduates from our Software Engineering course have found employment as software engineers (developer, designer, tester and maintainer), software support analysts, project managers and trainee IT consultants; and several have gained entry to prestigious management trainee programmes with large employers.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
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 - 82 = 18% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
18%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
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

Exam type

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,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):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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

Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including Maths.

Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level to include Maths.

Minimum grades DD (Distinction, Distinction) and A Level Maths grade C.GCSE grade C/4 in English.

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject (must have A Level Maths grade C or equivalent as part of BTEC).

T Level must be in: Maths OR additional A Level in this subject at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 in English is 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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Latest reviews

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Sara
22 Feb 24
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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...
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Laszlo
12 Feb 24
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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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