Software Engineering

About this course

Software engineering is the disciplined, systematic application of engineering principles to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. It goes beyond programming to address the full lifecycle of software production, from requirements analysis and system design through implementation and testing to deployment and long-term maintenance, and it takes seriously the challenges that arise when complex software must be built reliably, efficiently, and collaboratively by teams of developers. As software pervades every aspect of modern life, from healthcare and finance to transport and communication, the engineers who build and maintain it carry significant responsibility. At the University of Edinburgh, this four-year full-time degree includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at an international partner institution in one of the discipline's key global hubs. Edi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 0% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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