Software Engineering

About this course

Software engineering is the discipline concerned with the systematic design, development, testing and maintenance of software systems. Where computer science focuses on the theoretical foundations of computation, software engineering addresses the practical challenges of building complex, reliable and maintainable software at scale. It draws on principles of algorithms, data structures, programming languages, systems design, project management and quality assurance to produce graduates who can contribute professionally to the software development processes that organisations of every kind depend on. At Edinburgh Napier, which has a strong reputation for applied computing education and industry engagement, this four-year programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and work placement opportunities, making it one of the most professionally oriented software engineering degrees in Sco

Where its graduates go

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

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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