Software Engineering - MEng
Edinburgh Napier University
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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.Work Placement: Yes and Study abroad: Yes.

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20/279
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71st
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96th
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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

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Access to HE Diploma:

D15M30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,310 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,310 per year

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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University , Edinburgh

Edinburgh Napier University is a modern, ambitious institution based in Scotland’s vibrant capital city....

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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
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