BEng Software Engineering with Artificial Intelligence at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This degree teaches the theory and practical skills to design, develop, deploy and operate large-scale software systems and to engineer artificial intelligence into the software people rely on. Students learn service-oriented architecture and large-scale systems development, with optional software design patterns and secure software development and advanced AI modules on machine learning, video analytics and responsible use of generative AI. Employer experience is embedded through sponsored projects and hackathons.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | 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, and optional software design patterns and secure software development.

Career pathways

Employers on the Professional Advisory Board include Rapid7, Citi, CME Group and Kainos; students may spend an optional paid year in industry, and the School has links with over 500 employers including BT, Liberty IT and Options IT.

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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: 3 years full-time

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