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Computing and Information Technology

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B-A,A,B

BBB to include Computing, Mathematics or Software Systems Development. ABB to include Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT. AAB no relevant subject. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: [email protected].

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32-33

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Mathematics. OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level Chemistry or Physics.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3


H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) at Higher Level to include H3 Mathematics. OR H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) at Higher Level to include H3 Chemistry or Physics.

A relevant computing QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) with overall grades DDD. OR A relevant engineering or scientific QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades D*DD. OR A non-relevant RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), D*D*D. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

A relevant computing RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)) with overall grades DDD. OR A relevant engineering or scientific RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades D*DD. OR A non-relevant RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades D*D*D. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Considered on an individual basis taking into account performance in Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking a relevant Advanced Higher subject.

UCAS Tariff

120-136

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About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Computing and information technology

Computing and Information Technology will be key to the development and growth of companies in the future. As technology advances, business will need individuals who are comfortable in client situations, making collaborative efforts to solve information technology problems across a wide range of business sectors. Our Computing and Information Technology degree aims to give students a sound knowledge across a broad range of information technology subjects. This degree is ideal for students who are interested in all aspects of IT and embraces subject areas such as programming, web development, database design and human-computer interaction. Teamworking skills have an important role to play and software development on this degree has a web-based focus. Industry is embedded in our courses and this benefits our students on many levels - from industrial input to the content of our courses, through to year-long and summer placements, as well as activities such as competitions organised by companies. This four-year degree (three years plus a placement year) will involve development of the applied computing, interpersonal, communication and IT skills necessary to develop, select, deliver, manage and maintain cutting-edge IT infrastructures and advanced IT systems.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£20,800
per year
International
£20,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Queen's University Belfast

Department:

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

42%
Computing and information technology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Information technology

Teaching and learning

54%
Staff make the subject interesting
50%
Staff are good at explaining things
67%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
67%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

67%
Library resources
67%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
38%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
66%
Male students
34%
Female students
84%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
B

After graduation


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Information technology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£23,000
med
Average annual salary
95%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

69%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
12%
Information technology technicians
5%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

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