Computer Science
Ulster University
UCAS Code: G401 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
All subject areas considered. Desirable Subject Offer BCC For those applicants offering desirable subjects at A level (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Software Systems Development/Computing (not IT/ICT)) TWO grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at a minimum grade B.
Successful completion of an Ulster University validated Access route with an overall mark of 65% to include 65% in NICATS Maths (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C (or equivalent) for entry to year 1. Other Access courses considered individually, please contact admissions staff: T: +44 (0)28 9036 6305 E: [email protected] http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent).
HNC (BTEC)
Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 90 Level 4 credits) for year 1 entry only
HND (BTEC)
HND overall Merit (with distinctions in 60 Level 5 credits)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 13 at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language also required in overall profile.
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level, including English and Maths at O4/H6 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma with DDD overall grade profile The Faculty of Computing and Engineering accept combinations of A Levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Diploma. For further information on the requirements for this course please contact Faculty admissions staff by T: +44 (0)28 9036 6305 or E: [email protected] . Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.
Scottish Advanced Higher
All subject areas considered.
Scottish Higher
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About this course
This course is offered at the Magee campus by the Faculty of Computing and Engineering. If you are interested in computer software design, how computers communicate and how they actually perform their tasks, then this course is for you. This course will equip you with a varied computer science education based upon the development and improvement of your programming skills throughout. You will also learn to apply best practice in all areas of software development. After you complete this course you will have the skills necessary to pursue a career in computing in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations. For example, you will be able to contribute to the invention of new computer-based applications or the creation of computer-based data processing tools. You will also develop skills in project management and teamwork.
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