A minimum of 64 (CC) UCAS tariff points for Full-time, 56 (CD) UCAS tariff points for Part-time, with passes in 4 different subjects including grade C/4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a Grade C/4 in English Language or the equivalent. Entry is also subject to successful interview.

Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme, but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.

International 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. Trinity ISE - Pass at Level 3 also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

In the event of over-subscription entry criteria may be enhanced. Refer to general entry requirements.

Assessment is by the use of coursework assignments with some module examinations throughout the duration of the course.

The articulation routes for successful graduates from the South West College Foundation Degree in Science in Computing includes but depends on the overall grade achieved: ·

• BSc Hons Computing Technologies at Ulster University, Belfast Campus (FT)
• BSc Hons Computing Science at Ulster University, Belfast Campus (FT)
• BSc Hons Computer Science at Ulster University, Derry-Londonderry Campus (FT & PT)
• BEng Hons Software Engineering at Ulster University, Belfast Campus (FT)
• BSc Hons Computing Systems at Ulster University, Belfast Campus (PT)
• BSc Hons Information Technologies at Ulster University, Derry-Londonderry Campus (FT & PT)
• BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University) at South West College.

Tuition Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full-Time: £2,800 per year (payable for each year)

Part-Time: £285 per 20-credit module. £570 for 40-credit Work Based Learning Module

Other Fees Associated with the Course:

Access NI disclosure may be required to undertake a work placement in some settings and costs £33. During your course you may be required to purchase course textbooks 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.