This course is offered at the Magee campus by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. If you are interested in computer software design, how computers communicate and how they actually perform their tasks, then this course is for you. This course will equip you with a varied computer science education based upon the development and improvement of your programming skills throughout. You will also learn to apply best practice in all areas of software development. After you complete this course you will have the skills necessary to pursue a career in computing ...
This course is offered at the Magee campus by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. If you are interested in computer software design, how computers communicate and how they actually perform their tasks, then this course is for you. This course will equip you with a varied computer science education based upon the development and improvement of your programming skills throughout. You will also learn to apply best practice in all areas of software development. After you complete this course you will have the skills necessary to pursue a career in computing in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G401
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
B,B,C,C,C
All subject areas are considered. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
D:15,M:30
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. Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 credits at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE English & Maths grade C/4 are also required. .
25
To include 12 at Higher Level. Higher or Subsidiary Level in Mathematics and English Language required at Grade 4 or above.
DMM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A-Levels or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/stud-y/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
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 UCAS Equivalency View tariff point chart
For this course, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be acc
D
Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits) for Year 1 entry only. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.
C,C,D
All subject areas are considered. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3
M
HND Year 1 Entry Pass HND in any subject area with overall Merit and Distinction in 45 Level 5 credits (plus GCSE Maths grade C/4 or alternative Maths module in BTEC L3 qual). HND Year 2 entry HND overall Merit (with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits) in a relevant subject area for entry to Year 2. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required. Ulster Foundation Degree Pass with overall 50% and minimum 50% in all taught level 5 modules. Applicants will normally be considered for entry to an associated Honours degree (normally Year 2 entry). Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence The General Entry Requirements must also be met including English Language and Maths minimum GCSE grade C or 4 (or equivalent). Please check the following link http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements#ger Exemptions and transferability If you have successfully completed Year 1 or 2 of a similar honours degree, you may be permitted to join the course in Year 2 or 4.
B,B,C
Grades BBC. All subjects are considered. Reduced offer: Grades CCC One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing, Computer Science (not IT/ICT)
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |