BSc Computing Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, covering the theory and application of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a professional placement year and an optional international study opportunity. Students complete a final-year computing project drawing together learning from across the course.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB BBC,requiring an A Level Grade B in one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development,Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT).
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Introduction to Databases
- Client Side Development
- Mathematics for Computer Scientists
- Introduction to Physical Computing
- Problem Solving for Computing
- Innovation and Society
- Computing Professional Life Skills
- Computer Networking
- Data Analytics
- Systems Security
- Programming in Practice
- Server Side Development
- Software Product and Process Management
- Computing Placement Preparation
- International Academic Studies
- Professional Practice - Computing
- Full-Stack Strategies and Development
- Computing Project
- Cloud Native Development
- Enterprise Networks
- Computer Vision & AI
- Edge and Embedded Intelligence
- Social, Sustainable and Ethical Computing
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing Science at Ulster University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing Science at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing Science at Ulster University 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Computing Science at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computing Science at Ulster University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.