Much of today's business now operates in a dynamic, fast-paced and technologically advanced environment. It is hard to imagine a world where business processes and financial transactions are not managed by technology. Companies require individuals who can bridge the gap between business management and technology. This degree aims to give students a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals, and their application in business, and a firm foundation in management to address a growing need for globally ready leaders in business technology. The School has links with over 500 IT companies both here and abroad. We benefit from the fact that there are more software companies located in Northern Ireland than in any other part of the UK, outside of London. This benefits our students on many levels - from industrial input to the content of our degree, through to year-long and summer placements, as well as activities such as competitions organised by the companies.
A Level: ABB | 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. | Scottish Higher: ABBBB | Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. | Access to HE Diploma: 24 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 21 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2. | Scottish Advanced Higher: ABB | Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. | Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) | Successful completion of BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 33 UCAS points | Successful completion of IBD with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3'], 'end': ['H2', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', None]} | If not offered at Higher Level grade O4 Maths required.
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 (Classroom based)
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