BHE UNI - Course - BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

Course Overview

Our Software Engineering degree has a high employability focus to prepare you for the industry. Throughout the course, you will learn vocational skills, such as C# programming and project management, alongside fundamental theory in algorithms and mathematics. This is complemented by an optional year-long placement in the industry, alongside other opportunities to build software for industrial clients.

On completion of the course, you will be able to work effectively with today’s technologies and readily learn new technologies that emerge throughout your career. At the beginning of the course, you will gain practical experience in software development using object-oriented programming, understanding software systems used in businesses, and methods to build compelling user interfaces. You are then taught essential techniques of software engineering used in industry while expanding your knowledge of areas such as databases and operating systems.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBB

National 5 grade C in Maths and English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC

National 5 grade C in Maths and English.

A Level

BCC

GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.

Scottish HNC

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, or Data Analytics.

National 5 C in Maths and English.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject or DM (Distinction, Merit) and A Level grade C

GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects in grades 6, 5, and 4.

Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.

European Baccalaureate

Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects.

Grade 6 in Maths and English.

T Levels

Merit

GCSE Maths and English grade C/4

Minimum year 2

HNC

HNC - Pass in Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, and Data Analytics with B in the graded unit.

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC

BB and SQA Higher BB

A Level

BBB

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DDD (Distinction, Distinction, Distinction) in a related subject.

Minimum year 3

HND

HND Computing: Software Development - Pass with Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

Programme Information

Course Category

Computer Science

Campus Name

Edinburgh

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

Full-time,4 years

Available Intake

January, September

IELTS Score

5.5

Tuition Fees Range

Scotland, £1,820, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland, £9,250, Overseas and EU, £16,425,

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BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

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Course Overview

General Eligibility

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

A Level

Irish Leaving Certificate

Scottish HNC

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, or Data Analytics.

National 5 C in Maths and English.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma

European Baccalaureate

T Levels

Minimum year 2

HNC

SQA Advanced Higher

A Level

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum year 3

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