Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Placement Year) in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,135.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Software Engineering program is designed for individuals inspired by applying engineering principles to create software systems and who take pleasure in crafting sophisticated solutions to intricate software challenges. Industry demand for these skilled professionals continues to grow exponentially.
Graduates will acquire essential competencies for careers in software development or corporate IT environments, mastering both the analytical and practical aspects of the engineering lifecycle while developing deep expertise in cutting-edge software engineering methodologies.
Students will explore programming theory and software creation fundamentals, applying these concepts through hands-on experience with modern programming languages and development tools.
The curriculum builds proficiency across multiple programming languages including Python and Java, while covering critical domains like Information Architecture, Career Readiness, Software Reliability, Embedded Systems, and Modern Web Technologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
BBB
or
BBC including Grade B from one of Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Software Systems Development/Computing (not IT/ICT)
Applicants offering qualifications as an alternative to A-levels will receive the equivalent reduction when those qualifications include a significant proportion of mathematics, software development and/or physical science.
Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of DDM
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.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum 26 points to include 13 at Higher Level to include Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 65% to include a Pass in NICATS Maths (level 2) or a Pass in Introductory Maths for Computing (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to year 1 (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
Overall profile of 65% to include 24 Distinctions and 21 Merit grades and GCSE Maths grade C (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to year 1 (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course).
GCSE
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.
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 Maths.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
BBB
or
BBC including Grade B from one of Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Software Systems Development/Computing (not IT/ICT)
Applicants offering qualifications as an alternative to A-levels will receive the equivalent reduction when those qualifications include a significant proportion of mathematics, software development and/or physical science.
Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of DDM
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.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum 26 points to include 13 at Higher Level to include Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 65% to include a Pass in NICATS Maths (level 2) or a Pass in Introductory Maths for Computing (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to year 1 (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
Overall profile of 65% to include 24 Distinctions and 21 Merit grades and GCSE Maths grade C (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to year 1 (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course).
GCSE
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.
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 Maths.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840