Ulster University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Software Engineering

Course summary

The Software Engineering programme is aimed at those motivated by the value of an engineering approach to the development of software systems and who enjoy finding elegant solutions to complex software problems. The demand for these graduates from the software industry is relentless. You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques. You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools. You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example Python and Java, and examine areas such as Information Infrastructures, Professional Skills, Software Quality, Physical Computing and Web Development. Given the variety of computing applications in the Software Engineering field, there are a number of jobs that will be accessible for a Software Engineering graduate such as Software Developer, Database Engineer, Reliability Engineering, Software Testing Engineer and Security Specialist.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: G603

Institution code:: U20

Campus name:: Belfast

Campus code:: B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - AAA

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of DDD. We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits

Scottish Higher - ABBBB

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English Language. Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

English language requirements

English Language Requirements for International Applicants: The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at Level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 Visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£4750	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£4750	Year 1
EU	£16320	Year 1
International	£16320	Year 1

Additional fee information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate

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