Computing Technologies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing Technologies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
The course addresses the principles of modern computing technology, its role in helping to solve real-world problems and the critical issues affecting management.
You will be equipped with skills that will enable you to develop, maintain, evaluate and manage computing systems in a range of organisations, typically in the context of IT departments.
You will explore areas such as Programming, Database Design and Development, Professional Skill, Web Development, Business Information Systems and Computer Systems and Networks.
You will also be able to select a ...
The course addresses the principles of modern computing technology, its role in helping to solve real-world problems and the critical issues affecting management.
You will be equipped with skills that will enable you to develop, maintain, evaluate and manage computing systems in a range of organisations, typically in the context of IT departments.
You will explore areas such as Programming, Database Design and Development, Professional Skill, Web Development, Business Information Systems and Computer Systems and Networks.
You will also be able to select a optional modules which aligns with state-of-the-art research or showcase current advances in computing such as Strategic Information Systems Management, Business Process Analytics, Internet of Things Systems and Applications and Social, Sustainable & Ethical Computing.
Given the variety of applications of computing technology, as a graduate of this course, you will have access to a variety of jobs, for example, database administration, technical support, business analyst, software and web developmer, and IT project management.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-I22
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
All subject areas considered. Desirable Subject Offer For those applicants offering desirable subjects at A level (Mathematics/Further Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Software Systems Development/Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT)) a one grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at a minimum grade B. Applicants offering qualifications as an alternative to A-levels will receive the equivalent reduction when those qualifications include a significant proportion of mathematics, software development and/or physical science.
Scottish Higher
All subject areas considered.
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of an Ulster University validated Access route with an overall mark of 63% to include a Pass in NICATS Maths (level 2), or Pass in Introductory Maths for Computing (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C (or equivalent) for entry to year 1. Other Access courses considered individually, please contact admissions staff: T: +44 (0)28 9536 7890 E: admissions@ulster.ac.uk http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE (or equivalent) profile to include minimum of Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
All subject areas considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 12 at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Mathematics and Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma with DMM. All subject areas considered. The Faculty of Computing and Engineering accept combinations of A Levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate, BTEC 90-credit Diploma/National Foundation Diploma and BTEC National Diploma. For further information on the requirements for this course please contact Faculty admissions staff by telephone on +44 (0)236 78908 95 or email admissions@ulster.ac.uk Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. The overall profile must include English and Maths at minimum Grade H6 or above (HL) or O4 or above (OL) if not sitting at Higher Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,030 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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