Computing Science BSc (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 placement year or study abroad option
- Teaching informed by research and technology transfer activity
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include BBC, requiring an A Level Grade B in one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT
- 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; Overall profile of 65%. To include GCSE Maths grade C (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University
- HNC / HND: Pass — Year 1 Entry Pass
- HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 90 Level 4 credits at Distinction
- HNC / HND: Merit — Year 1 Entry Overall Merit to include distinctions in 60 L5 credits (plus; Year 2 Entry; applicants may be considered for year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches the Ulster University full-time
- 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 £1,500International 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
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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
- Data Analyst
- IT Consultant
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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