For admission to this course the following qualifications are accepted:

• An Ulster University or Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Degree (or other relevant Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma) in a related discipline, qualifications deemed equivalent.  
• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above. (or equivalent, - for example, Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Essential Skills qualifications are also accepted)
• Have reached the age of 18 years on admission.

International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.

Students, for whom English is not their first language, must demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test.

Learning outcomes will be achieved through a variety of assessment methods designed to enrich and reinforce the student experience. These include coursework assignments, practical exercises, project-based scenarios, in class tests.

Successful graduates of the BSc (Hons) Computing (Top Up) programme may be eligible to progress master degree courses in computing-related disciplines, subject to individual course requirements. Also, graduates may pursue employment opportunities within the computing industry upon completion of the programme.

Teaching Delivery Statement

The teaching and learning strategy within this programme makes use of a range of delivery methods including face to face, online and blended. All delivery methods are implemented with the full agreement of students, external examiners and awarding body partners.

Modules are delivered primarily face to face, with some supplementary blended material.

The 20 credit modules require 200 effort hours. This is usually split between lectures, tutorial, practicals and independent study.

The Advanced Research Project will require a higher level of independent study.

Detailed information can be found in the module specifications.

Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full-Time: £4.800 per year (payable on an annual basis)

Part-Time: £330 per 20-credit module. £660 for 40-credit Dissertation module

International Student Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full Time: £9,500 per year

Other Fees Associated with the Course

During your course you may be required to purchase course text books or specific software and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year.