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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 private and public sector organisations. Recent graduates from this 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.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABCC or BBBC including Maths plus English at National 5.

For entry to Year 2 you require 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Maths.