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MEng Software Engineering (MEng)

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion82%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£35,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£75,000 (1791 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Customer service occupations
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Sales occupations
5%
06
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 70 respondents (59% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
75%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
65%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
64-79
5%
80-95
5%
96-111
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
No qualifications
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

58%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
68%Customer service
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
5%Elementary

Outcomes

82%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track