Interactive Computing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Interactive Computing Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
The BSc Hons Interactive Computing course will provide you with a strong underpinning knowledge in programming, with an emphasis on the design and development of highly interactive computing systems, using advanced technologies to enhance the user experience.
You will learn skills that enable you to design, produce and maintain complex interactive systems in a range of commercial, creative, social and educational context.
During the course, you will develop a high level of practical, conceptual and aesthetic skills as well as the critical means to integrate them to...
The BSc Hons Interactive Computing course will provide you with a strong underpinning knowledge in programming, with an emphasis on the design and development of highly interactive computing systems, using advanced technologies to enhance the user experience.
You will learn skills that enable you to design, produce and maintain complex interactive systems in a range of commercial, creative, social and educational context.
During the course, you will develop a high level of practical, conceptual and aesthetic skills as well as the critical means to integrate them to solve real-world problems.
You will explore areas such as programming in Python and JavaScript, Database Design and Development, Professional Skills, Web Development, UX Engineering and Interactive Media & Platrforms. You will also be able to select modules which align with state-of-the-art research such as Visual Analytics, Natural and Intelligent User Interfaces and Interactive Computer Graphics.
Given the variety of applications of computing with a focus on user interaction and experience, there are jobs available in numerous fields for example software development, UX/UI design, software testing and web design and development.
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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-I75
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/Computer Science (not IT/ICT)) one grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at a minimum grade B.
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 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 points at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Mathematics and 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. Pass overall BTEC QCF Extended Diploma with DDD. 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 admissions staff by telephone on 028 9536 7890 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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