Overview

Throughout the Software Engineering MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai students learn how to apply state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies to develop high quality software to professional standards.

Software engineers create and maintain software applications using best practice from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains and other fields.

Career opportunities:

New career prospects and opportunities for career enhancement are both excellent. The continued growth in new technologies and mobile applications in industry, commerce and the public sector is increasing the demand for experts who can design, implement and maintain complex software systems.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rigourous Methods for Software Engineering

Advanced Software Engineering

Research Methods and Project Planning

Industrial Programming

Computer Network Security

Mobile Communications and Programming

Advanced Interaction Design

Big Data Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 17 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered.
Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates holding less than a good Honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exams and course work are at MSc level.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

99349 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99349 AED per year during 12 months.
National

99349 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99349 AED per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dubai

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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