Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
Gain the knowledge and skills to create software systems that shape how we live, work and connect, through practical and creative problem-solving.
Key highlights
- Learn to create software systems used in everyday life and work
- Emphasis on practical and creative problem-solving
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — Applicants offering Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing, Computer Science (not IT/ICT), will receive a two grade drop e.g. CCC
- A-level: CCC — to include Reduced offer: Grades CDD if offering one subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing (not IT/ICT
- BTEC: MMM — Applicants offering Software Systems Development or Computing (not IT/ICT or Applied Science
- BTEC — RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 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
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 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 55% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course - to include a pass in NICATS Maths (level 2) or GCSE Maths at Grade C. GB Access to HE Diploma - GCSE English & Maths at least grade C
- HNC / HND: Merit — Overall Merit in a relevant subject area for year 1 entry only; overall Merit in a relevant subject area; applications may be considered for year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of Ulster University ful
- HNC / HND — year 2 entry; applicants may be considered for year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches the Ulster University full-time
- GCSE: C — 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 £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard 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 Developer
- Software Engineer
- Web Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Application Developer
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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