BEng Computer Science with Cyber Security at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Integrated degree in computer science with a cyber security specialism, covering computer architecture, programming, AI, software and systems security, cryptography, malware analysis and network security. The School holds Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education status and a Gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: Entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year modules cover programming, computer systems, cyber security, mathematical problem-solving and ethics; later years cover software engineering, algorithms, networking, intelligent systems, secure communications, cryptography and systems security, with optional specialist modules (for example network defence, malware analysis, cloud technologies, AI and machine learning) and an individual project.

Career pathways

Graduates take roles in software development and cyber security, including Software Engineer, Software Developer, Technical Analyst, DevOps Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Web Application Developer and Software Test Engineer, across finance and fintech, insurance, healthcare, research and public services. The School has links with over 500 IT companies, and employers such as Rapid7, BT, Liberty IT, Kainos, Citi and Options IT recruit Queen's graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB including at least one preferred A-level (Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, or ABB including at least one relevant A-level (Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 with a preferred subject at H3, or H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 with a relevant subject at H3, plus Ordinary Level O4 in Mathematics if not at Higher Level. IB Diploma: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a preferred Higher Level subject, or 33 points including 6,5,5 with a relevant Higher Level subject. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in computing, or D*DD in engineering or science, + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. Access Course: 65% average (computing/mathematical) or 70% (scientific) + GCSE Mathematics C/4. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits (plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics C/4). Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree meeting subject requirements. Typically five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent acceptable qualification. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent. Applications are made through UCAS and decided centrally by the Admissions and Access Service; applicants are not normally asked to attend interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year. International fee (EU Other students are charged the same); year not stated on the page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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