Software is a fundamental part of today's 'digital society', controlling everything from the results that are displayed when you use a search engine, how we interact on social media, through to how video is streamed and rendered on your smartphone. Without software, the forms of communication, interaction and knowledge processing that we all take for granted today could not exist. In the future, software will become so embedded in our lives that virtually all of our human process will be affected by the design and development of software. In particular, software engineers are concerned with developing and maintaining software systems in a manner that is efficient, reliable and affordable. Software engineers must also understand the needs of those who will use the software, and be able to create products that are capable, safe and intuitive. This degree programme is designed to equip graduates with the analytical, reasoning and practical skills they will need to design, develop and deploy large software systems.
A Level: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | BBB to include Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development OR ABB 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) | A relevant computing QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) with overall grades DDD. OR A relevant engineering or scientific QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades D*DD. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Mathematics. OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry or Physics. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | A relevant computing RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)) with overall grades DDD. OR A relevant engineering or scientific RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with D*DD. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H4', 'H4'], 'end': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3']} | H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) at Higher Level to include H3 Mathematics OR H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) 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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