MSc Software Engineering

at Heriot-Watt University

Modules
 

• Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
• Industrial Programming
• Biologically Inspired Computation
• Computer Network Security
• 3D Graphics and Animation
• Systems Programming
• Computer-aided Verification
• Data Mining and Machine Learning

• Typically we would recognise a Bachelor degree of at least three years with a final average mark of at least 60% as comparable to a UK 2:1 and a final average mark of at least 55% as comparable to a UK 2:2. We do not accept Vocational or General degrees.

International Tuition Fees:

£21,192

Potential career paths:
 

• Software Developer/Engineer: As a software developer or engineer, you design, develop, and maintain software applications, ranging from web and mobile apps to desktop applications and system software.
• DevOps Engineer: DevOps (Development and Operations) engineers focus on automating and streamlining the software development and deployment process. They work to improve collaboration between development and IT operations teams.
• Data Scientist: Data scientists use their software engineering skills to analyse and interpret complex data, often building data-driven applications and models for various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce.
• Machine Learning Engineer: Machine learning engineers create and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to develop intelligent systems, such as recommendation engines, natural language processing applications, and computer vision solutions.
• Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer: Cybersecurity professionals with a software engineering background focus on securing computer systems and networks. They work to protect sensitive data and prevent security breaches and cyberattacks.