Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Computer Science Professional Experience with International Foundation

About the Program

Combine your preparation studies with BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Professional Experience in a single five-year study plan. After successful completion of the first year, you'll continue directly to Year 1 of your degree at Queen's University Belfast.

Key Information

• A single study plan that allows you to apply for a combined visa for the full duration of your studies.
• Prepare to study at a university ranked in the world top 300 for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
• Russell Group's best value engineering education; savings of up to £42,500 (Reddin Survey 2021).
• Placement and job opportunities at organisations such as Proofpoint, IBM Security, Microsoft, Synopsys, PWC and CITI etc.
• Learn from subject lecturers on the program who are qualified to PhD level.
• Receive personalized support in smaller class sizes, while improving English language and study skills.

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Computer Science Professional Experience with International Foundation

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

2025/26

3t Pathway+ 4y Degree

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 15 September 2025
• Course end date: 19 June 2026
  • Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Course start date: 5 January 2026
• Course end date: 28 August 2026
  • Term 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
  • Term 2 spring: 13 April 2026 - 29 May 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 8 June 2026 - 28 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: £18,800.00
• Accommodation: £1,932.00 - £10,168.00
• Enrolment fee: £250.00
• Textbooks: £105.00 - £865.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £21,587.00 - £30,583.00

Modules

Core Modules

• Foundation Mathematics (30 Credit Units)
• English Language and Study Skills - FDN (30 Credit Units)

Specialist Modules

• Foundation Chemistry (30 Credit Units)
• Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science (30 Credit Units)
• Foundation Physics (30 Credit Units)
• Foundation Biology (30 Credit Units)

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Computer Science with Professional Experience - BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: BBC or BBB
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component