Course summary
The BSc Hons Interactive Computing course will provide you with a strong underpinning knowledge in programming, with an emphasis on the design and development of highly interactive computing systems, using advanced technologies to enhance the user experience. You will learn skills that enable you to design, produce and maintain complex interactive systems in a range of commercial, creative, social and educational context. During the course, you will develop a high level of practical, conceptual and aesthetic skills as well as the critical means to integrate them to solve real-world problems. You will explore areas such as programming in Python and JavaScript, Database Design and Development, Professional Skills, Web Development, UX Engineering and Interactive Media & Platrforms. You will also be able to select modules which align with state-of-the-art research such as Visual Analytics, Natural and Intelligent User Interfaces and Interactive Computer Graphics. Given the variety of applications of computing with a focus on user interaction and experience, there are jobs available in numerous fields for example software development, UX/UI design, software testing and web design and development.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
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:
- G450
- 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 - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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.
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 | £17010 | Year 1 |
| International | £17010 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate
Please note that fees for NI and ROI students have not yet been confirmed for 2025/26 by the Department for the economy and so there is likely to be some increase on the above publish fee.
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA