Software Engineering BEng (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Software Engineering BEng (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Software Engineering, Development & Programming
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Software Engineering, Development & Programming at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £23500 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £32000 | £18500 - £34500 | £19000 - £45000 |
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of Edinburgh Napier University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Software Engineering, Development & Programming
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27961 | £26326 | £31498 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23885 - £33047 | £18765 - £33134 | £22054 - £42309 |
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Course Description
Software engineering plays a fundamental role in computing. It opens up a world of career opportunities, across a wide range of industries and business sectors.
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.
On successful completion of this programme 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 our 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.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering BEng (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
| 65% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, Data Analytics with B in the graded unit.
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC
A Level - BBB
BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND Computing: Software Development - Pass with Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit.
Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered, please contact [email protected] for advice.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Software Engineering BEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £16425 | year 1 |
| International | £16425 | year 1 |
| EU | £19340 | year 1 |
| International | £19340 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
G600
University Rankings
of Edinburgh Napier University
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 28 different rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Edinburgh Napier University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #6
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 28 university rankings of Edinburgh Napier University
About Edinburgh Napier University
Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 71% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 150 | Egham |
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Software Engineering BEng (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University | 85% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £16425 £19340 | 143 | Edinburgh |
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 94% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £21260 | - | Uxbridge |
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Software Engineering with Computer Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £14000 | 128 | Southampton |
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Software Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £11000 £18250 | - | Liverpool |
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Software Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 204 | Edinburgh |
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Web and Mobile Development BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 81% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £16000 | - | Paisley |
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Software Engineering BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 83% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool |
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Software Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 66% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool |
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Software Engineering BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 87% | 15% | 25% | £9250 £9250 | £16100 £18250 | 131 | Liverpool |
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FAQ about Software Engineering BEng (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.
- Sports and fitness occupations (65%), Secretarial and related occupations (15%), Elementary occupations (10%), Protective service occupations (10%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Edinburgh Napier University achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #401 in (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for Edinburgh Napier University.
- Software Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Edinburgh Napier University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 143 which is higher than 72.79% of all Software Engineering courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)