Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Heriot-Watt University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer scienceSoftware engineering

A-Level Entry

BBC - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Our four year BSc Computer Science Honours degree is oriented to constructing robust and useable systems. We aim to teach people not just how to deploy cutting edge tools and techniques, but how to build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. This programme aims to give a well integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC - ABB
Scottish Higher ABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher BBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
3132 IT user support technicians
2136 IT quality and testing professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science, Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000