Software Engineering Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Software Engineering Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
The five year MEng Software Engineering degree is an integrated Masters programme, which augments the first three years of the BSc Computer Science with the professional skills necessary for constructing robust, secure systems. Students spend the start of the fifth year on a paid industrial placement.
Eligible applicants may be able to commence their studies from year 2 of the 5 year program. Please visit our website for further information.
The five year MEng Software Engineering degree is an integrated Masters programme, which augments the first three years of the BSc Computer Science with the professional skills necessary for constructing robust, secure systems. Students spend the start of the fifth year on a paid industrial placement.
Eligible applicants may be able to commence their studies from year 2 of the 5 year program. Please visit our website for further information.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-A85
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,C
including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics modules at SCQF Level 6) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing) with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics modules at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing) with AB in graded units.
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
including Mathematics and Computing plus AAAB in Highers for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28.0
including Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
P
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B
Standard Entry Requirements: including Maths Minimum entry requirements: Must include B in Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC with B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6)
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units.
A level
B,B,B
including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing).
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6) with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6 and Computing) with AB in graded units.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,840 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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