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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: G601
Software Engineering
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MEng (Hon) Software Engineering at Heriot-Watt 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 5-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Design and Architecture
Database Systems
Software Engineering Principles
Professional Practice and Ethics
Advanced Software Development
Industrial Placement Project
UCAS Code:G601
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC 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 |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points 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. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,808
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£129,040
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £33,500 | £37,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £31,500 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,500 | £59,000 |
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▲ 38% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
20%Work & Study
83%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
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
73%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
64%Learning resources
89%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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