Master of Science in Software Engineering

Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 25,480/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 31,000 +

Int. Students: 6,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Program Overview

Software engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining software applications, applying the best practices drawn from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains, and other related fields.  

This programme is meticulously designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply cutting-edge techniques and methodologies for developing high-quality software up to professional standards.

Within this programme, students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas, including the development of dependable systems, parallel or big data applications, advanced interactive systems such as games, or innovative applications utilizing biologically inspired models of computing.

In some instances, students have the option to collaborate on their projects with external industrial or academic organizations.

Upon graduating from this programme, students can anticipate a wide range of career opportunities. They can secure positions with software companies, IT firms, research and development (R&D) divisions of companies, financial services organizations, defence contractors, government IT agencies etc.

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