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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Summary
The Software Engineering course offers a broadly-based education in computing science with an emphasis on the principles and practices of software development.
You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques.
You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.
You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example, Python and Java and examine areas such as Database Systems, Computer Technologies, Computer Networks, Systems Security, Full Stack Strategies and Development, Algorithms and Data Structures, Software Reliability Engineering and Software Engineering Management.
Given the variety of computing applications in the Software Engineering field, there are a number of jobs that will be accessible for a Software Engineering graduate such as Software Developer, Database Engineer, Reliability Engineering and Security Specialist.
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
Career options
As a graduate with skills in Software Engineering, you will have many career opportunities available to you in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations developing new software, as project managers, systems analysts, planning and technical manager, information manager. You may also work in database environments or become a consultant
Average salaries are often higher than those of other graduates and there are also opportunities for postgraduate study in computing, software development, artificial intelligence, IoT or a related area.
Work placement / study abroad
In Year 3 you undertake a year's work experience, in the UK, Ireland or Europe. You can also study in the USA. This leads to either the Diploma in Professional Practice for a placement year based in UK or Ireland; Diploma in Professional Practice (International) for a placement year based outside the UK or Ireland; or the Diploma in International Academic Studies if Year 3 is spent in study abroad.
Professional recognition
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 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):
DDM Grades / Points required
All subject areas considered.Desirable Subject OfferFor those applicants offering desirable subjects at A level (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Software Systems Development/Computing (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.
All subject areas considered.
All subject areas considered.
Successful completion of an Ulster University validated Access route with an overall mark of 65% 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 7890E: admissions@ulster.ac.uk http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.
To include 13 at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Mathematics and Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
120 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.
Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma with DDM. 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 Faculty admissions staff by telephone on +44 (0)28 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
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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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