MEng Software Engineering

The Software Engineering course at Heriot-Watt University is designed to educate students on comprehensive software engineering principles and programming techniques. The course focuses on incorporating D design methodologies, programming languages, and modern software development techniques into a full spectrum of software applications.Course Content: The course content includes computer systems, software development, programming, databases, software engineering, software project management and web technology. Other topics that the course encompasses are Professional Development and Employability, Embedded Systems, Software Quality and Process Management as well as IT Professional Practice and Ethics.Key Modules: This course is offered in stages, each with its associated modules. Stage 1 modules include Mathematics for Computer Science and Introduction to Software Development. Stage 2 modules cover Digital Design and Computer Systems, among others. Stage 3 focuses on advanced subjects such as Software Engineering, Interaction Design, and Intelligent Systems. Stage 4 primarily revolves around IT Project Management and Individual Honours Project.Accreditations: The Software Engineering course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purpose of partially fulfilling the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The students after completion of the course can find opportunities across a wide array of sectors, including media, finance, health, and gaming. Career roles may include Software Developer, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, and IT Consultant, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.