Ulster University

Software Engineering BEng (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Computing@Ulster - empowering the graduates of tomorrow through excellence in teaching, research and technology transfer.

Key highlights

  • Includes a Professional Practice year or study abroad option

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — to include Grades BBC if offering one of Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT). This subject must be at grade B
  • BTEC — OCR Level 3 National Extended Diploma with overall award profile D1. All subject areas considered
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — Year 1 Entry - Overall Distinction to include Distinction in 90 L4 credits (plus
  • HNC / HND: Merit — Year 1 Entry - Overall Merit to include distinctions in 60 L5 credits(plus
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000

  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Software Test Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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