BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Applied computing degree giving a broad grounding in information technology, including programming, web development, database design and human-computer interaction, with skills to manage and administer complex digital infrastructure. Includes a paid full-time year of professional experience in industry.

Department: School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 4 years full-time including a placement year | Intake: Entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Covers programming, web development, database design and human-computer interaction, plus a placement year (year 3) in industry.

Career pathways

The School has links with over 500 local, national and international employers including Citi, BT, Liberty IT and Kainos in Belfast, and students may spend a year in a paid full-time industry post. Graduates can also progress to Master's programmes or research.

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Entry requirements

A-level: BBB including at least one preferred A-level (Computing, Mathematics or Software Systems Development) + GCSE Mathematics C/4; or ABB including at least one relevant A-level (Biology, Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT) + GCSE Mathematics C/4; or AAB + GCSE Mathematics 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, or H2H3H3H3H3H3, plus Ordinary Level O4 in Mathematics. IB Diploma: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a preferred subject; 33 points including 6,5,5 with a relevant subject; or 34 points including 6,6,5 at Higher Level. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD (computing), D*DD (engineering/science) or D*D*D (non-relevant) + GCSE Mathematics C/4. Access Course: 65% (computing/mathematical), 70% (scientific) or 75% (any) + GCSE Mathematics C/4. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree meeting subject requirements. Typically five GCSEs at 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: 4 years full-time including a placement year

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