Software Engineering
at Edinburgh Napier University
Gain the technical expertise and professional experience needed to design, build and manage modern software systems. This degree combines practical programming, theoretical foundations and industry-focused learning to prepare you for a successful career in software engineering.
Course Overview
Build a strong foundation in software engineering and prepare for a career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. You will develop key technical skills in programming, algorithms, databases and operating systems, while also learning essential professional competencies such as project management and user interface design.
From your first year, you will gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming and modern development tools, progressing to advanced topics like secure software development, artificial intelligence, and large-scale system design. The course places a strong emphasis on employability, offering opportunities to work on real-world projects and an optional year-long placement in industry to help you build valuable professional experience.
By the time you graduate, you will be equipped to design, develop and maintain software systems across diverse sectors, confident in your ability to adapt to new technologies as they emerge.
Campus Life
With its mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, sprawling greens and historic sculptures, University of Bradford campus is more than just a backdrop. It’s the place where you’ll make lifelong friends and share life-changing experiences.
- Career opportunities
- Flexible accommodation
- Valuable knowledge
- Friendly support whenever you need it
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Course modules for
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
Studying in Canada offers international students access to world-renowned universities, a diverse range of academic programmes, and a rich cultural experience that prepares you for a global career.
University of Bradford
Ranked in The Guardian’s Top 20 UK Universities in 2021, the University of Dundee prides itself on three things: Impactful research, an excellent student experience and a community campus in the city.rnSituated beside the majestic River Tay, Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It also has the highest student ratios per head of population anywhere in the UK so there is an exciting and diverse range of nightlife, leisure activities and culture.
Reasons to study Software Engineering
Graduate career-ready with a degree designed in collaboration with employers to meet real-world industry needs.
Learn key programming languages and industry-standard methodologies used by leading tech companies.
Ranked among the top 10 UK modern universities (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Entry Requirements for
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 70% overall OR
Pass Technical Certificate with a minimum of 50% overall (or 60% if studied at Kardan Institute of Higher Education)
Pass Licence (Bachelor degree) with a minimum of 60% overall **OR** Pass Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree from Kabul University with a minimum of 50% overall
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall
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International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Masters (1 term) | Healthcare* – June, September – £9,445 Business – March, June, September – £9,445 Creative Industries – June – £9,445 Computing – March, June, September – £10,075 |
| Pre-Masters (2 terms) | Business / Healthcare* – January, March, June, November – £12,385 Computing – January, March, June, November – £12,670 |
| International Stage Two | Computing – January, September, November – £16,375 Business – January, March, September, November – £15,955 |
| International Foundation | Nursing – January, September – £15,995 |
| International Stage One | Biosciences / Engineering – January, September, November – £17,425 Business / Mass Communications – January, September, November – £15,325 Computing / Digital Media – January, September, November – £15,645 |
| * Stated fees are for the pathway only and do not include the tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university, for more information on progression degree fees please visit the university website directly. Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee of £220. *The Healthcare pathway includes two routes: IIM Healthcare, which progresses to the MSc Healthcare Management (January, April, and June intakes), and IIM Public Health, which progresses to the Master of Public Health (MPH) (September, January, April, and June intakes). | |
Scholarships at Edinburgh Napier University
Up to £6,000 scholarship for 3-term pathways
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
Up to £3,500 scholarship for 1-term pathway
Up to £4,000 scholarship for 2-term pathway
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
£3,000 per year for student who completed IS1 Business, Digital Media, Engineering, Computing and Mass Communications
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IS1 Business, Computing Digital Media, Engineering and Mass Communications programmes. Not available for the BA (Hons) Business Management programme
£3,000 per year for student who completed IS2 Computing
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IS2 Computing programme.
£3,000 per year for student who completed IIM Arts and Creative Industries, Business, Computing and Healthcare
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IIM Arts and Creative Industries, Business, Computing and Healthcare programmes. Not available for the MSc International Business Management programme
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
