BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience
About this course
BSc in Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience, an undergraduate information technology degree focusing on computing systems, software development and enterprise infrastructure. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme includes a compulsory professional placement year in the third year. The first year introduces foundational mathematical and technical concepts through compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of Maths for Computing, Introduction to Cyber Security, Introduction to Computer Architecture, and Data Driven Systems, alongside optional routes in programming and embedded systems. The second year progresses to systems administration and enterprise platforms via compulsory study in Systems Administration and Support, Server Side Web Development, Introduction to Enterprise Computing (IEC), User Experience Design, and Professional and Transferrable Skills. After completing the professional experience year, the final year centres on advanced collaborative engineering and practical enterprise problem-solving through compulsory modules including Team-based Software Innovation, CIT Project (IT Enterprise Project), and Data Analysis and Visualisation. Optional modules in the final year allow further study in software testing, design principles, and network security.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including at least one preferred A-level (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR ABB including at least one relevant A-level (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include at least one preferred Higher Level subject (see list below) OR 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include at least one relevant Higher Level subject (see list below) OR 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 61%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 51%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Maths for Computing
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Introduction to Computer Architecture
- Data Driven Systems
- Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Procedural Programming
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Systems Administration and Support
- Server Side Web Development
- Introduction to Enterprise Computing (IEC)
- User Experience Design
- Professional and Transferrable Skills
- Systems Security and Cryptography
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Networks and Protocols
- Year of Professional Experience
- Team-based Software Innovation
- CIT Project (IT Enterprise Project)
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Software Testing
- Software Design Principles, Patterns, Practice and Innovation
- Network Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £32,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast?
61% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computing and Information Technology Incl Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.