M.Sc Software Engineering at University Of St Andrews [ST ANDREWS UNI], St Andrews Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Science [M.Sc] [Software Engineering] From University of St Andrews

St Andrews, ScotlandLocation
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Software Engineering)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #201 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022

$39,834 /Yr

£29,950 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For 2025 Intake - Aug 7, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$39834 (GBP 29950)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$36216 (GBP 27230)
2021$45780 (GBP 34421)

Important Dates

Applicants should apply as early as possible to be eligible for certain scholarships and for international visa purposes.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Aug 7, 2025
  • The MSc in Software Engineering course:
    • - Advanced research-led course in software engineering
    • - Develops knowledge and skills in:
      •     - Software reuse
      •     - Agile development
      •     - Software architecture
      •     - Critical systems engineering
    • - One-year taught program with:
      •     - Two semesters of taught modules
      •     - 11-week project
      •     - 15,000-word dissertation
    • - Flexible course allowing students to pursue other areas of computer science
    • - Significant project involving investigation and software development
    • - 24-hour access to modern computing laboratories
    • - Option to switch to MSc in Computer Science or Information Technology after first semester
  • This course provides advanced training in software engineering, enabling students to develop specialist knowledge and critical thinking skills, with flexibility to explore other areas of computer science.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Acceptance Rate 41%
Requirements

Academic Eligibility

  • Students must have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science. 
  • Applicants to this programme are expected to be competent programmers with prior practical experience in a programming language such as Java, C, Python, C++ or JavaScript.

Indian Eligibility

  • Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a bachelor's degree (BA, BSc, BCom or BTech) awarded after a minimum of three years, with grades ranging from 60% to 80% or 7.0-9.0 CGPA, depending on the institution attended.
  • Indian School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Higher School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, All India Senior School Certificate and Pre-University course: (awarded on completion of Standard XII) candidates are expected to obtain a minimum average of 90% (with 90% or higher in any prerequisite subjects) in Standard XII examinations, or A1-A2 if you are taking examinations used by Central Boards.
ELP Requirements
  • Academic IELTS:  7.0 overall with a minimum 6.0 in each component.
Offer Acceptance time within 4 weeks

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 75

Avg. Score in

PTE

94 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

Application requirements:

  • CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date. 
  • personal statement (optional) 
  • two original signed academic?references 
  • academic transcripts and degree certificates. 

Ranking

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Engineering 401 out of 530 in Global Ranking
( #32 out of 40 in UK 2023)

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Career and Placement after Course

Alumni of Computer Science MSc programmes have gone on to work in a variety of global, commercial, financial and research institutions, including:

  • Amadeus
  • Amazon
  • Atlas
  • Avaloq
  • Barclays Capital
  • BP
  • BT Openreach
  • Capricorn Ventis
  • FactSet
  • Hailo
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Hitachi Data Systems
  • Microsoft
  • OpenBet
  • Rockstar
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Sky
  • Skyscanner
  • Symantec
  • TriSystems.


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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust BursaryScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Bharat Petroleum ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Leo Murray Entrepreneurship ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 18,620/Yr$14,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
1st Formations Business ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 846/Yr$636Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Monica Cole Research GrantScholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based

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