Best University For Studying Software Engineering in Istanbul, Turkey
Delivered at ABC Horizon International Academy
Build a specialist software engineering profile across core programming, software development lifecycles, algorithms, and applied design principles. The pathway is structured for students who want a strong engineering foundation for modern software development roles.
Delivered over 15 months at ABC Horizon, the programme supports progression to Level 6 top-up degrees and prepares you for entry-to-mid level roles in software engineering and application development. Applications are now open.
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing (Software Engineering) is awarded by Pearson and positioned as an undergraduate higher education qualification. It develops practical software engineering competence through applied learning, assignment-based assessment, and project delivery.
This pathway prepares learners to design, build, test, and improve software solutions using structured engineering approaches, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and project delivery.
Undergraduate (Higher Education)
Istanbul /UK/ International
15 Months
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (RQF)
603/7596/6
240 Credit
The Higher National Diploma is positioned at Level 5 within the UK RQF and has a total size of 240 credits. It is commonly understood as comparable to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree (progression pathways depend on university entry policies).
Pearson Higher Nationals are widely delivered across international education settings in the region and are commonly used as progression pathways into top-up degrees and university articulation routes, depending on institutional requirements.
Higher Nationals are recognised internationally for applied learning that connects academic outcomes with industry-relevant practice. The Software Engineering pathway supports progression into development roles and further study.
After completion, learners typically progress to Level 6 top-up degrees (final-year entry) in Software Engineering, Computing, or related disciplines, subject to university requirements.
The Software Engineering pathway combines core computing foundations (Level 4) with specialist software engineering units (Level 5), including a Pearson-set research project.
The HND is a 240-credit programme delivered over 15 months at ABC Horizon, with 960 GLH. You complete 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5.
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programming | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 2 | Networking | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 3 | Professional Practice | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 4 | Database Design & Development | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 5 | Security | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 6 | Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set) | 15 | 4 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 7 | Software Development Lifecycles | 15 | 4 | Specialist (Mandatory) |
| Choose 1 | Level 4 Optional Unit Bank (choose ONE): Optional Unit 11: Strategic Information Systems Optional Unit 12: Management in the Digital Economy Optional Unit 13: Website Design & Development Optional Unit 14: Maths for Computing Optional Unit 15: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems | 15 | 4 | Optional (Choose 1) |
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) | 30 | 5 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 17 | Business Process Support | 15 | 5 | Core (Mandatory) |
| 18 | Discrete Maths | 15 | 5 | Specialist (Mandatory) |
| 19 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 15 | 5 | Specialist (Mandatory) |
| 20 | Applied Programming and Design Principles | 15 | 5 | Specialist (Mandatory) |
| Choose 2 | Level 5 Optional Units (choose TWO / 30 credits): Select two units from the Level 5 Optional Unit Bank (Units 33–54). Unit combinations must not replicate another specialist pathway. | 30 | 5 | Optional (Choose 2) |
Admission is designed to be clear and supportive—ensuring you are placed on the correct undergraduate pathway for success.
The Software Engineering pathway supports development-focused career routes across software products, platforms, and digital services.
Learning is structured around applied assignments and project work, designed to build practical engineering competence and workplace readiness.
Level 5 Tuition Fee: 6000$
Installments available.
Progression routes depend on university entry requirements and programme alignment.
Delivery is designed for international learners, with clear academic language support embedded in teaching and assessment practice.
This programme is delivered in English.
Our academy in Istanbul, Turkey, is accredited by Turkish and British universities, as well as many other international universities. We specialize in computer science and business administration studies, offering internationally recognized certificates.
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