BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Heriot-Watt University

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Heriot-Watt University

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G600

Campuses

Edinburgh

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,808 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)

About

Computer science forms the backbone of our interconnected world, driving innovation and progress at an unprecedented pace.

In this dynamic and ever-expanding field, our accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme takes centre stage. It goes beyond traditional boundaries, emphasising the creation of robust and user-friendly systems, addressing the evolving challenges of our modern era.

With BSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) you will dive into the heart of computer science and explore software engineering, where you'll unravel the intricacies of constructing not just functional, but exceptional systems. Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to empower you in building the next generation of software tools and groundbreaking technologies. These are not just theoretical concepts; they are the foundation of solutions that people will seamlessly integrate into their daily lives.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

Standard entry requirements

Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)
A-Levels BBC – ABB (including Mathematics at B)
Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)
HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics)

Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

Minimum entry requirements*

Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

* Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.