Software Engineering MEng

Home Undergraduate Computer Science Software Engineering MEngSoftware Engineering MEng How to apply »UCAS codeG601QualificationMEngDurationUp to 5 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe 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. Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 92% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.AccreditationAccredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 You will cover programming, an introduction to computer systems, databases and discrete mathematics. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:28% Independent study:72% Placement:0% Assessment Written:35% Practical:3% Coursework:62% Year 2 You will continue with software design - both high-level architectural issues as well as algorithms and data structures. Topics from databases, internet, mathematics and programming language design will also...