Are you fascinated by the creativity of technology and software? Our software engineering course gives you the skills and practical experience to jump-start your career.
Are you fascinated by the creative possibilities of technology and software? Do you love solving complex problems as part of a team? If yes, software engineering could be the career for you. You’ll be in high demand for developing the systems that are the foundation and glue of our modern world, and that transform our experiences in communications, business, entertainment, gaming and healthcare.
Our degree will teach you creativity, logical analysis, problem-solving and how teamwork builds complex systems. You’ll study practice and techniques for real-world software design and associated programming technologies, gaining practical experience in software development.
We're ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 20 in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (The Guardian University Guide 2019).
We provide opportunities for our students to develop strong professional skills through industrial placements with local SMEs and large multi-nationals.
Our programmes are grounded on the latest developments in technology, from cyber-security to data analytics, drawing on the expertise of internationally active staff.
British A-levels
BBB – one sitting
IB (International Baccalaureate)
32
CBSE / ICSE
More than 65% in each subject of the Senior High School Diploma
UAE Ministry (Tawjihiyva)
More than 80% in each subject of the Senior High School Diploma
American Curriculum
More than 80% in each subject of the Senior High School Diploma
British (A Level)
ABB
IB (International Baccalaureate)
35
CBSE / ICSE
More than 75% in each subject of the Senior High School Diploma
UAE Ministry (Tawjihiyva)
N/A
American Curriculum
N/A
Essential subjects: Computing and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages.
If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications, or equivalent, as evidence of your English language skills:
IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Trinity ISE II Pass overall with a Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - High Pass overall with minimum 25 in each sub-skills
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Software Engineering graduates are in high-demand for both the software industry and one of the many fields in which computer systems are extensively used and developed. Software engineers are employed in a wide range of sectors and careers.
Typical career paths include:
• software engineering
• financial services
• gaming, communications
• applications and web development
University of Stirling
P.O.Box 41222
RAKEZ Academic Zone
Al Dhait South
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Planet One facilitates the operations of the University of Stirling RAK campus, and will function as the non-academic infrastructure provider in the partnership.