BEng Digital and Software Engineering
Study Duration
Four years
Study type
Full-time
Application deadlines
Open to apply
Award
Bachelor’s degree
Why study this programme?
The BEng Digital and Software Engineering programme equips students with cutting-edge knowledge, technical skills, and ethical values to thrive as professional software engineers. You’ll learn to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software systems that meet industry needs and standards.
Programme Objectives
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Equip students with a strong foundation in programming, software design, and systems development.
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Develop professional competencies to design, implement, and maintain high-quality software systems.
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Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative project management skills.
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Encourage ethical practice and lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies.
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Prepare graduates for immediate employment in the software industry or further academic study.
Admissions Requirements
Direct entry requirements to the programme for international certificate holders:
| A Level |
Minimum grades of C in three A-Level subjects including Math. English language: Minimum grade C in GCSE or IELTS (Academic): Minimum of 5.0 overall / TOEFL (iBT): Minimum of 64 overall |
| IB |
Minimum 24 points, with minimum score of 3 in Maths at Higher Level or 4 at Standard Level. English language: Minimum score of 5 in English at Standard level or minimum score of 4 in English at Higher level or IELTS (Academic): Minimum of 5.0 overall/TOEFL (iBT): Minimum of 64 overall |
| Indian School Certificate |
Pass in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian State Board Examinations with a score of not less than 55% in Math. English language: IELTS (Academic): Minimum of 5.0 overall/TOEFL (iBT): Minimum of 64 overall |
Admission requirements for GED certificate holders:
| *Applicants with General Education Diploma (GED) or its equivalent (equivalency by the Ministry of Education) will be admitted to the foundation year, subject to satisfying the following criteria: | |
| Certificate | Grade |
| Omani General Education Diploma (GED) |
A General Education Diploma pass with:
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*Applicants with less than the above entry requirements can still apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Exemption from Foundation Year: Applicants with IELTS (Academic) 5.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 64 and IC3 can be exempted from the Foundation Modules if they also pass the MU Math exit test. *Applicants who successfully completed the foundation year in any other higher education institution can be admitted directly to the programme.
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Next steps
Offers & Support
Modules
Total 4 years credits: 480 credits.
YEAR 1
Programming 1
Mathematics 1
Professional Skills for Engineers
Introduction to Software Engineering
Algorithms and Data Structures
Digital Logic and Computer Architecture
Discrete Mathematics
Programming 2
YEAR 2
Interim award of Diploma- Principles of Database Systems
- Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Web Systems Development
- Software Requirement Engineering and Analysis
- Software Design and Architecture
- Ethics in Computing
- Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
YEAR 3
Interim award of Advanced Diploma- Professional Placement Year
YEAR 4
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Mobile Application Development
- Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity for Software Engineers
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Capstone Projects (spanning Semesters 1 & 2)
Fees
Omani students and residents
Total Tuition Fees OMR 13,800- First Year: OMR 3,900
- Second Year: OMR 3,900
- Third Year (Professional Placement): OMR 2,100
- Fourth Year: OMR 3,900
International Students
Total Tuition Fees OMR 15,300- First Year: OMR 4,400
- Second Year: OMR 4,400
- Third Year (Professional Placement): OMR 2,100
- Fourth Year: OMR 4,400