Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Heriot-Watt UniversityComputer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 79% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC - ABB.
A-Level Entry
BBC - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
78.54%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ