Ulster University

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn to design, develop and implement software solutions to solve problems for businesses and organisations.

Key highlights

  • Learn to design, develop and implement software solutions
  • Focus on solving real problems for businesses and organisations

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — Applicants offering Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) - CCC
  • BTEC: MMM — Applicants offering Software Systems Development or Computing (not IT/ICT or Applied Science; OCR/Cambridge Technical Combinations The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment accept a range of alternative combination of qualifications such as OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals
  • 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
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course - to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma, if applicant doesn't have at least grade C GCSE Maths. GB Access to HE Diploma - Plus at least grade C/4 GCSE English Language and Maths
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — Year 1 Entry - Successful completion with overall Distinction with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits (plus
  • HNC / HND: Merit — Year 1 Entry - Overall Merit with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits (plus; Year 2 Entry - Computing or Software Engineering Subject; 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 £1,500

  • 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
  • Applications Developer
  • Software Tester
  • Systems Analyst

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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