BSc Interactive Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, combining programming with interactive computing and user experience design. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a professional placement year in industry and an international study option, culminating in a Computing Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC Grades BCC if offering Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development, Computing or Computer Science (not IT/ICT). Grade B must be in one of the above subjects.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Modules
- Introduction to Databases
- Client Side Development
- Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
- Problem Solving for Computing
- Still and Moving Images
- Innovation and Society
- Computing Professional Life Skills
- Managing Web Platforms and Content
- Database Interface Development
- User Experience Design and Analysis
- Programming in Practice
- Server Side Development
- Software Product and Process Management
- Computing Placement Preparation
- International Academic Studies
- Professional Practice - Computing
- Non Relational Database Development
- Full-Stack Strategies and Development
- Computing Project
- Interactive Computer Graphics
- Post Production
- Natural and Intelligent User Interfaces
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Interactive Computing at Ulster University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Interactive Computing at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BSc Interactive Computing 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 Interactive Computing at Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.