Computer Science is the way in which we can transform the way we will live in the future. It will shape the technology that people will interact with on a daily basis. In the future, virtually all of the ways we communicate, interact, travel and do business will have been improved by computer science. The world will need computer scientists. It is particularly concerned with the specification, design, construction and use of computer systems. It embraces subject areas such as software engineering, hardware architecture and design, information systems, communications, graphics, simulation and modelling, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. Computer systems are often highly complex in nature and must be reliable in operation, and our Computer Science degree programmes provide knowledge and expertise in many of the concepts and approaches which are required to design and maintain such systems.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', None]} | AAB to include Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development OR AAA to include Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT (Not Single Award). GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk | Scottish Advanced Higher | Considered on an individual basis taking into account performance in Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking a relevant Advanced Higher subject. | Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) | Successful completion of a relevant computing QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades D*D*D. OR Successful completion of a relevant engineering or scientific QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades D*D*D*. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | Successful completion of IB Diploma with 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Mathematics. OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry or Physics. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Successful completion of a relevant computing RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades D*D*D. OR Successful completion of a relevant engineering or scientific RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades D*D*D*. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H2', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3'], 'end': ['H2', 'H2', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3']} | H2H3H3H3H3H3 at Higher Level to include H3 Mathematics. OR H2H2H3H3H3H3 at Higher Level to include H3 Chemistry or Physics + Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04.
The tuition fees quoted above are the 2026/27 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise. Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/. — QUB Fees for 2027/28 Entry (Lab based)
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