Computer Science BEng (Hons)

The overall aim of the course is to offer a broadly-based education in computing science, attractive to those seeking to understand the fundamentals of computing and its application to novel application areas. A graduate would be equipped with skills to problem solve and be employed in a software development team in the software industry or a commercial IT department.

If you want to become a Computer Scientist with expertise in the analysis of computing problems with the ability to design and develop practical solutions for them, then you should consider this course.

Computing pervades every aspect of our day to day lives from the gadgets in our homes, our workplaces to our smartphones. Industry needs dynamic, enthusiastic graduates with interests across the computing science spectrum.

All programmes at Ulster require candidates to have competence in written and spoken English and GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) or an equivalent qualification such as Essential Skills or Functional Skills in Communication / English at Level 2.

IB - a minimum of 24 points (12 points at higher level) to include Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language (grade 4 or above) and if Maths is a course requirement you need Higher or Subsidiary level in mathematics (grade 4 or above)