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Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Software Engineering Meng (Hon)
The Software Engineering programme is aimed at those motivated by the value of an engineering approach to the development of software systems and who enjoy finding elegant solutions to complex software problems. The demand for these graduates from the software industry is relentless.
You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques.
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The Software Engineering programme is aimed at those motivated by the value of an engineering approach to the development of software systems and who enjoy finding elegant solutions to complex software problems. The demand for these graduates from the software industry is relentless.<br/><br/>You will be equipped with the skills necessary to work in the software industry or a commercial IT department having gained expertise in the analysis and implementation of the engineering process and the assurance of an advanced knowledge of supportive software engineering techniques.<br/><br/>You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.<br/><br/>You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example Python and Java, and examine areas such as Information Infrastructures, Professional Skills, Software Quality, Physical Computing and Web Development.<br/><br/>Given the variety of computing applications in the Software Engineering field, there are a number of jobs that will be accessible for a Software Engineering graduate such as Software Developer, Database Engineer, Reliability Engineering, Software Testing Engineer and Security Specialist.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G603
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
All subject areas considered.
Access to HE Diploma
D:45
GB Access Course (60 credit Access Course): Overall profile of 45 credits at Distinction. NI Access Course (120 credit Access Course): Overall profile of 75% (to include a Pass in NICATS Maths (Level 2) or a Pass in Introductory Maths for Computing (Level 2) or GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to Year 1.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
Overall profile is minimum 29 points (including 14 at Higher Level).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of DDD. We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communi
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
All subject areas considered.
A level
A,A,A
AAA or AAB requiring an A Level Grade A in one of: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing (not IT/ICT). Applicants to the MEng Software Engineering will automatically be considered for admission to the BEng Hons Software Engineering should they fail to meet the MEng entry requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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