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Computing (Software Engineering) FdSc
Course Overview - Computing (Software Engineering) FdSc
This course, validated by Ulster University, offers a clearly defined progression route to university. The aim of the course is to provide you with the academic and vocational knowledge and skills necessary for progression to employment in the computing and software engineering industry or to an honours degree at university.
**Course Aims**
This course will provide you with skills in the following areas:
Programming: C#, Java and Python
Database development: SQL Server.
Experience of developing an application for a range of environments including web sites, ...
This course, validated by Ulster University, offers a clearly defined progression route to university. The aim of the course is to provide you with the academic and vocational knowledge and skills necessary for progression to employment in the computing and software engineering industry or to an honours degree at university.<br/><br/>**Course Aims**<br/>This course will provide you with skills in the following areas:<br/>Programming: C#, Java and Python<br/>Database development: SQL Server.<br/>Experience of developing an application for a range of environments including web sites, IoT, mobile apps, etc.<br/><br/>**Course Content:**<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/><br/>**Course Content:<br/>Year 1**<br/>In year 1 you gain an overview of the main computing areas, this includes:<br/> - Programming - Python, C# and Java<br/> - Interactive Web Design<br/> - Computer Hardware & Operating Systems<br/> - Database development using SQL Server<br/> - Mathematics for Computing<br/><br/>**Year 2 – Semester 1**<br/><br/>In year 2 you cover cyber security and UX Design, along with two elective modules. The topics covered are:<br/><br/><br/> - Core<br/> - Cyber Security<br/><br/><br/>**Elective**<br/> - Software Testing<br/> - Big Data Analytics<br/> - Mobile App<br/> - IoT Development<br/><br/>**Year 2 – Semester 2**<br/><br/>In year 2, semester 2 you cover a UX Design module and then complete work-based learning (approximately 12 weeks) in a local company.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Millfield Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
U191
Institution Code
B07
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
Scottish Higher
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
A level
Applicants must achieve the Ulster University’s general entry requirements as well 64 UCAS tariff points, GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) and GCSE English language (grade C/4 or above). English Language equivalents are permitted, such as Essential Skills Literacy (level 2).
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £3,110 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| International | £7,735 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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