BEng (Hons) Artificial Intelligence at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time degree based in Derry~Londonderry teaching students to design and develop the next generation of AI systems and services.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Duration: 4 years (including a placement year) | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 120 credits (usually six modules) in each academic year, except the placement year (60 credits). Years 1, 2 and 4 are on campus and Year 3 is a year's work experience.

Career pathways

AI skills are in demand across finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government and education, with opportunities from large commercial enterprises to technology start-ups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Irish Leaving Certificate to include English at H6 (or O4), H5 Mathematics and H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Technology or Engineering. Access course: 20-credit Level 2 Mathematics module passed at 63% for applicants without GCSE Maths grade C. HNC Year 1 entry (Electronics, Computing or Software Engineering) with overall Distinction and GCSE Maths grade C; HND Year 1 entry with overall Merit and distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits. International: GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics and English Language, and Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU settlement status students Source

International applicants: GBP 17,490 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years (including a placement year)

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