Program Overview

Computing Systems - BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc Hons Computing Systems course is designed to develop core skills in problem solving and computational thinking, exposing students to topics spanning programming, databases, networking, web development, data analytics, and product and process management. Advanced topics include areas such as systems security, cloud computing, applied artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edge & embedded computing. The course also develops innovative and creative thinking alongside a range of professional, ethical, and sustainable skills that prepare students for a career in computing.

Award

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Faculty

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

School

School of Computing

Campus

Belfast campus

Start dates

• September 2026
• February 2027

Career Options

Graduates of Computing Systems will be eligible for a broad range of careers within computing, software engineering, web development, and database administration, and in fields related to software engineering processes and quality assurance.

Job Roles

• Senior Software Developer
• Junior Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• TEAM LEADER
• Database Analyst
• Full-Stack Developer
• Web Developer

Graduate Employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• Kainos
• Liberty IT
• AllState
• CME Group
• Pytilia
• Deloitte
• BT

Professional Recognition

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Standard Entry Conditions

• A level: CCC
• Applied General Qualifications: QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) award profile DMM
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level
• Scottish Highers: Grades CCCCC
• Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DDD
• International Baccalaureate: Overall profile of 24 points to include 12 at Higher Level to include grade 4 in Mathematics and Grade 4 in English Language
• Access to Higher Education (HE): Overall profile of 55% (120 credit Access) (NI Access Course) to include a pass in NICATS Maths (level 2) or GCSE Maths at Grade C or 4
• GCSE: GCSE (or equivalent) profile to include minimum of Grade C or 4 or above in Mathematics and Grade C or 4 in English Language
• English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5

Fees and Funding

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2026/27 fees will be announced in due course.

Additional Mandatory Costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Terms and Conditions

The University prepares its prospectus and online information about its courses with care and every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate. The printed version of the prospectus is, however, published at least a year before the courses begin. Information included in the prospectus may, therefore, change. This includes, but is not limited to changes to the terms, content, delivery, location, method of assessments or lengths of the courses described. Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

• to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;
• to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;
• to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or
• to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

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