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Merchiston Campus

Content

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.

This 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 C# programming and project management, alongside fundamental theory in areas such as algorithms and mathematics. This is complemented by an optional year-long placement in industry, alongside other opportunities to build software for industrial clients.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB plus English and Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBCC plus English and Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBC.