Software Engineering
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Magee Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Magee Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course info

This course is offered at the Magee campus by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. If you wish to develop your knowledge of Information Technologies (IT) to an advanced level, this is the course for you. This course will enable you to learn about the underlying principles of information technologies and to acquire skills for the development and maintenance of computer-based systems in modern organisations.4 year FT degree including placement year

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WUSCA ranking:
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30/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
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54th
What students say
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Megan
05 Feb 26

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Aodhan
05 Feb 26

It is very close to where I live and right beside me so very easy access, with great friends made in..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D15M30 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

For this course, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. NB Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills -Application of Number is NOT acceptable as an alternative to GCSE Grade C Mathematics for entry to this course. Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

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HND (BTEC):

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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£16,320 per year

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Accommodation - (100 Booking Fee) Placement year / Year Abroad - 4900

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Ulster University
Northland Road Londonderry BT48 7JL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Londonderry  0.7 miles away

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