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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: G600
Software Engineering
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,120Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
69%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEng (Hon) Software Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. Our Software Engineering degree has a high employability focus to prepare you for industry. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Object-Oriented Programming
Software Design and Architecture
Database Systems and SQL
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Project Management
Algorithms and Data Structures
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
UCAS Code:G600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. Grade 4 in SL Maths |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,120
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,480
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £31,500 | £43,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £39,000 | £55,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
69%Learning opportunities
67%Assessment and feedback
70%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
84%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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