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Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
24
42
45

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 68%Postgraduate 32%
Mode of study
Full-time 52%Part-time 48%
Gender ratio
Female 60%Male 40%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 26%UK 74%
Number of students
34,605
Source: HESA
About Ulster University

UCAS Code: U20

Ulster University is a prestigious, multi-campus higher education institution in Northern Ireland. It offers a wide range of academic programs, conducts meaningful research, and provides a vibrant learning environment. With a focus on industry needs, excellence and innovation, Ulster University nurtures success for every student.

Source: Ulster University
Tuition Fees
    First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,750 to £9,250 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
    International students pay between £16,320 and £38,550 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,010.
Job prospects

•Undergraduate

90%

Graduates in work or further study

•Postgraduate

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

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Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

Ulster University144 UCAS points

Software Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Pharmacy

MPharm (H) 4 Years full-time 2025

Coleraine

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Law with Politics & International Studies

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Law

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Communication, Advertising and Marketing

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Sport Studies with optional placement year

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University136 UCAS points

Law with Criminology

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Biomedical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Engineering Management with DPP

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Mechatronic Engineering with DPP

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Ulster University128 UCAS points

Optometry

MOptom 4 Years full-time 2025

Coleraine

Ulster University120 UCAS points

Sport and Exercise Sciences with optional placement year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Derry~Londonderry

Ulster University120 UCAS points

Law with Criminology

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Derry~Londonderry

Ulster University120 UCAS points

Radiotherapy and Oncology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Derry~Londonderry

Ulster University120 UCAS points

Law with Computing

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Derry~Londonderry

Ulster University120-128 UCAS points

Accounting and Law

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Belfast

Reviews & discussions

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 15 reviews

Foundation year student

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)

11 months ago

5th or higher year student

The timetable is good. We are currently in 4 days a week with a placement day on Friday

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

The timetable is compact and manageable. The course structure is well laid out and ensures to provide students with a fair work load. The module content is concise, providing students with information which is interesting to learn. The quality of the teaching at the university is top class, lecturer...

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Although is part-time, is quite full of activities and readings. Feedback have been helpful and the content is interesting. I would like that lectures were not only voice recording but that they were a bit more engaging

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

Three stars: Good

(3)

1 year ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

60%

Nightlife

med

49%

Political

med

63%

Creative

med

66%

Sporty

med

56%

Student Union

low

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

76%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

81%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

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