Study MSc Software Engineering [Dubai Campus] at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Computer Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Software engineers create and maintain software applications using best practice from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains and other fields. Students will learn how to apply state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies to develop high quality software to professional standards.The aim of this MSc programme is to impart the understanding and skills to engineer software at an advanced level to professional standards. Students can specialise in particular areas such as the development of mobile applications or advanced interactive systems like games.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£107,484.00 (US$ 138,808) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£107,484.00 (US$ 138,808) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

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Entry requirements

For international students

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) with a substantial academic component of computing or IT that includes study of databases and programming will be considered. Applicants with an engineering or mathematics background may also be considered.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.