MSc Software Engineering

Heriot-Watt University · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The MSc Software Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt University (School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Software Engineering covers advanced software design patterns, software architecture, Agile methodologies, software testing and QA, and continuous integration. Students lead full-stack software development projects. Graduates work as lead software developers, software architects, and engineering managers.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £12,584/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £26,296/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September intake; January intake for many courses

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Official university

Heriot-Watt University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£12,584	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£26,296	—	needs the fee

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