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BSc Computing Systems

Ulster University

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include programming, embedded systems, control systems, data analysis, statistics, project management, and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes a substantial final-year computing project and is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) – The Chartered Institute for IT at the London campus.

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Institution
Ulster University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Hons Computing Systems
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
GL40
Typical offer
A-level CCC

Entry requirements

A level: CCC

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What students say

Based on about 129 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 78%
  • Learning opportunities: 79%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 86%
  • Organisation and management: 81%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 7%
  • Left higher education: 4%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 79%
  • Access course: 1%
  • A degree: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 16%
  • Other qualifications: 1%

Modules

  • Introduction to Databases
  • Problem Solving for Computing
  • Innovation and Society
  • Client Side Development
  • Mathematics for Computer Scientists
  • Introduction to Physical Computing
  • Systems Security
  • Programming in Practice
  • Software Product and Process Management
  • Computer Networking
  • Data Analytics
  • Server Side Development
  • Full-Stack Strategies and Development
  • Cloud Native Development
  • Computing Systems Project
  • Computer Vision and AI
  • Social, Sustainable and Ethical Computing
  • Edge and Embedded Systems Intelligence

Questions about this course

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing Systems at Ulster University?

78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Computing Systems at Ulster University?

The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Computing Systems at Ulster University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.