BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Heriot-Watt University was ranked 1st in Scotland for Software Engineering by the National Student Survey 2025.

Key highlights

Ranked 1st in Scotland for Software Engineering, National Student Survey 2025

Entry requirements

A-level: BBC — A-Levels BBC.
International Baccalaureate: 28 — International Baccalaureate 28 points.
Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
HNC / HND: BB — minimum (widening access) offer; BB in graded units
Scottish Advanced Highers: BBB — to include including Maths and Computer Science, plus; year 2 entry
Scottish Highers: ABBB — year 2 entry
A-level: BBB — to include to include Maths and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development; year 2 entry
International Baccalaureate: 30 — year 2 entry
BTEC: DDM — year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma
HNC / HND: A — year 2 entry; A in graded unit

Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
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Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.
Up to £525
International Merit Scholarship
Award value: Varies by region

Careers this course leads to

Software Engineer
Software Developer
Web Developer
Systems Analyst
Software Test Engineer
DevOps Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £25,808

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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