Overview

Within the Software Engineering (Hons) programme from Ulster University , 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.

Key Facts

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.

Career and Opportunities

As a graduate with skills in Software Engineering, you will have many career opportunities available to you in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations developing new software, as project managers, systems analysts, planning and technical manager, information manager. You may also work in a DevOps role or become a consultant.

With this degree you could become:

Consultant

R&D

Requirements Analyst

Software Development Manager

Planning and Technical Management

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Object Oriented Programming

Client Side Development

Problem Solving for Computing

Innovation and Society

Computer Networking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 260 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: AAA or AAB requiring an A Level Grade A in one of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT)),

Applied General Qualifications: RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

Irish Leaving Certificate: 144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

International Baccalaureate: Overall profile is minimum 29 points (including 14 at Higher Level).

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,535 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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