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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Derry~Londonderry
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Derry~Londonderry
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Summary
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.
About
The Computer Science (Software Systems Development) course covers all the necessary skills you will need to be a computing professional, from idea generation to system implementation.
During the half of the course, you will advance your programming skills and develop the necessary capabilities to design, build, operate and maintain complex computer systems. The modules within the course provide an excellent platform for skill development through practical application.
During the second half of the course, you will get exposed to more advanced topics to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of software systems development. Through your Final Year Project, you will also gain practical experience in the planning, development and implementation of a computing system, which can be used to showcase your skill set to future employers.
Members of the teaching team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and Members of the industry professional body - the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Through their research, knowledge transfer and placement activities, teaching staff are also actively engaged with the local software and IT industry, and many modules on the course are directly informed by staff research activities.
Career options
Graduates with computer science and software systems development skills will find many career opportunities available to them in developing new software. On completing this course successfully, students will be able to choose from a number of career options such as software engineer, computer programmer, computing consultant, or systems’ manager or administrator. Skills developed in the course will always be in strong demand, as virtually every modern enterprise needs increasing numbers of computer-literate graduates.
Opportunities for postgraduate study in computing, engineering or related areas are substantial. The course has been designed to enable students who graduate with a good honours degree to apply for postgraduate study towards a PhD, MSc, MRes or other higher qualification.
Professional recognition
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCD Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
D Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
M Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Grades BBC. All subjects are considered.Reduced offer: Grades CCCOne subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing (not IT/ICT).
All subject areas considered.English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3
All subject areas considered.English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3
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); 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 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.
HND Year 1 EntryPass HND in any subject area. GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University is also required.HND Year 2 EntryHND 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 DegreePass 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/equivalenceThe General Entry Requirements must also be met including English Language minimum GCSE grade C or 4 (or equivalent).Please check the following link http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements#gerExemptions and transferabilityIf 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.
To include 12 at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language also required in overall profile.
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 EquivalencyView tariff point chart
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended DiplomaAward profile of DMMWe 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/equivalenceWe 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
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£4,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£16,320 per year
Students from EU
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£16,320 per year
Students from International
£16320 Per year
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