BEng Software Engineering with Artificial Intelligence (with a Year in Industry) at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This BEng teaches the design, development, deployment and operation of large-scale software systems and the engineering of artificial intelligence into them, with a full paid year in industry built into the programme. Company-sponsored hackathons, team-based innovation projects and project-based learning form part of the curriculum.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 5 years full-time (as stated on the page) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core grounding in service-oriented architecture and large-scale systems development, with advanced AI modules covering machine learning, video analytics and the responsible use of generative AI, optional software design patterns and secure software development, and a full year in industry.

Career pathways

Graduates are well regarded by local, national and international employers; the Professional Advisory Board includes Rapid7, Citi, CME Group and Kainos.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB including at least one preferred subject, or ABB including at least one relevant subject, plus GCSE Mathematics C/4. IB: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a preferred subject, or 33 points including 6,5,5 with a relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (preferred subject at H3) or H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (relevant subject at H3), plus Ordinary Level O4 Mathematics if not at Higher. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in a relevant computing subject, or D*DD in a relevant engineering or science subject. Access course: average 65% (computing/mathematical) or 70% (scientific) plus GCSE Mathematics C/4 or equivalent. HNC/HND and Foundation Degree routes to Stage 2 may be considered. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. Maximum one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counted in an A-level portfolio. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 required (typically five GCSEs at C/4 or above including both last year). Computer Science, Computing/IT and Software Engineering share a common first-year core so transfer is possible at the end of year 1. Preferred A-level subjects: Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development; relevant subjects: Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT. Interviews are not normally required. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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 (2027/28). International and EU Other fee; placement year fees not stated Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time (as stated on the page)

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