BSc Computer Science Professional Experience with International Year One

Program Overview

BSc Computer Science Professional Experience with International Year One

Key Information

• A single study plan that allows you to apply for a combined visa for the full duration of your studies.
• Gain hands-on experience through laboratory work in the university's fully equipped science labs, using industry-standard facilities.
• Learn from subject lecturers on the program who are qualified to PhD level.
• After successful completion of Year 1 of their study plan, students continue to Year 2 of their undergraduate degree.
• Progress to Queen's University Belfast, ranked 22nd in the UK for Computer Science (The Complete University Guide 2025).
• Gain real life, hands-on experience during a placement year.

Course Details

BSc Computer Science Professional Experience with International Year One

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

2025/26

3t Pathway+ 3y Degree

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.
• Academic Requirements: Two ‘D’ grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level.
• English Language Requirements: From: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

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: £ 22,495.00
  • 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: £ 25,282.00 - 34,278.00

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 %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component.
• Additional Requirements: INTO - international student recruitment partnershipsINTO partnerships empower universities to recruit international students with unparalleled reach, control and transparency.