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## A Level Offer / Irish Leaving Certificate Offer

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers

A Level Offer | Irish Leaving Offer

AAA | 144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

AAB | 136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

ABB | 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BBB | 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BBC | 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BCC | 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCC | 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCD | 88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Please note that for some courses, there are additional competency standards that need to be met. Full details will be included on the entry section of the course page.

Applicants from ROI – Additional information to help calculate the tariff you need to achieve

Leaving Cert Higher

For students from the Republic of Ireland.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points

Grade | UCAS Points

H1 | 32

H2 | 30

H3 | 24

H4 | 18

H5 | 12

Leaving Cert Ordinary

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points

O1 | 12

O2 | 10

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# Digital Technologies BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: G501 2027/28

Explore how modern digital systems are designed, developed and utilised using industry-standard tools.

## If you're from the UK or Ireland

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* You live in the UK or Ireland

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## If you're an International Applicant

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UCAS Code

Qualification Type(s)

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Location

Derry~Londonderry

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

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Careers and Opportunities

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## Overview

Digital Technologies sits at the forefront of innovation, driving new opportunities in business, communication, creative media, and everyday life. This course explores how modern digital systems are designed, developed, and utilised — from cloud computing and networking, to cybersecurity and data-driven solutions.

With hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and exposure to real-world projects, you’ll build the technical and creative skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re looking to launch a tech-focused career or lead digital transformation across any sector, this programme equips you to thrive in a connected, technology-rich world.

This course is offered at the Derry~Londonderry campus by the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. If you wish to develop your skills of problem solving and computational thinking to an advanced level, this is the course for you. This course will enable you to learn about the principles and practice of software development and to apply these skills in developing a wide range of computer-based systems for any organisation.

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### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent overall

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### We’d love to hear from you!

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For any queries regarding getting help with your application, please select Admissions in the drop down below.

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## About this course

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Teaching

The Digital Technologies course aims to deliver graduates that can apply best practice in the application of computing and information systems principles in organisations. There are three broad streams of study within the course:

Programming Principles; Networking and Cyber Security; Database Systems and Full Stack Development.

During the first two years, you will develop your programming skills and the capabilities necessary to design, build, operate and maintain web-based systems. You will also be fully supported in your endeavours to find employment for Year 3.

During the final year, you will get exposed to more advanced topics that will consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the different roles that you can undertake in industry. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the planning, development and implementation of an system through your Final Year Project and this can be used to showcase your skillset to future employers.

For the most up-to-date course/ module information, please contact the Course Director:

Mairin Nicell E: ma.nicell@ulster.ac.uk

Members of the teaching team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and Members of the industry professional body - the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Through their research, knowledge transfer and placement activities, teaching staff are also actively engaged with the local software and IT industry, and many modules on the course are directly informed by staff research activities.

### Associate awards

Diploma in Professional Practice DPP

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI

### Attendance

Four years, including placement.

Each student must complete 120 credits (usually six modules) in each academic year, with the exception of placement year (60 credits). Years 1, 2 and 4 are spent in the University. Modules are taught on campus and are web-supplemented. In Year 3, students undertake a year's work experience.

### Start dates

* September 2027

### Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures are used to present theory and concepts, and are supported through a combination of tutorial discussion and practical, laboratory exercises.

Modules are assessed by coursework only. Coursework assessment is carried out using any combination of written assignments, class tests, presentations, and group assignments as appropriate to meet the learning outcomes of each module.

## Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

* the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor

* the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement

* the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.

Attendance and Independent Study

As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable.

For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.

Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20).

The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course.

Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.

Class contact times vary by course and type of module. Typically, for a module predominantly delivered through lectures you can expect at least 3 contact hours per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials). Laboratory classes often require a greater intensity of attendance in blocks. Some modules may combine lecture and laboratory. The precise model will depend on the course you apply for and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons.

Prospective students will be consulted about any significant changes.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes.  You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group, and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.

Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons.

You will be consulted about any significant changes.

#### Business Intelligence

This module provides the student with a sound understanding of Knowledge Management and the Learning Organisation. Particular attention is awarded to technological development within these fields. The opportunity to construct a simple knowledge-oriented computerised system is provided.

#### Cloud Operating Systems

The module combines an in-depth study of the key theoretical concepts of Cloud Computing and modern Networked Operating systems, with practical hands-on industry focused techniques to enable the student to understand the relationship between this theory and the practical implementation of Cloud Computing and modern Operating Systems

#### Full Stack Development

The module provides a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the practical issues arising during the design and implementation of well architected, interactive enterprise level web applications. Students are introduced to a wide variety of programming tools used in highly interactive systems and discover how these can be applied in the development of professional, user-centred and highly interactive web-based solutions to real life problems.

#### Final Year Project

Students are required to undertake a major project during the final year of the course. The module offers students an opportunity to develop a realistic and meaningful piece of work during their final year. This module allows a chosen subject area to be researched in depth and a solution developed as a consequence. Students will have the opportunity to integrate and apply the learning achieved from other modules in the course.

The module runs during both semesters and allows students to develop a comprehensive approach to all aspects of working on a large project. The project encourages innovation and creative thinking in the development of the solution. It also develops the entrepreneurial mindset, which can influence the challenges undertaken and final decisions made.

### Optional Modules

Optional modules are reviewed on a Programme each year and we may change the options available to you, to reflect our staff expertise, changes in Programme requirements or to reflect feedback that we have received from other Students, employers or other interested parties.

If your Programme contains optional modules, you will be provided with a list of these in good time so that you can choose the options right for you each year. Sometimes, we may not be able to run a particular optional module because not enough Students sign up for it or because a member of staff is not available to teach a module.

Where this may be the case, we will let you know when you are provided with your option choices, and you will be able to choose an alternative if one of your selected modules does not run.

International applicants

UK and Republic of Ireland applicants

## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

Applicants offering Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing, Computer Science (not IT/ICT) will receive a two grade drop, CCC

### Applied General Award Profile

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

Software Systems Development or Computing (not IT/ICT or Applied Science) - MMM

### Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

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### Access Course – NI/ROI

Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course)

### Access to Higher Education – GB

Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit (60-credit Access to HE Diploma). This means you'll need 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit level.

### Additional Requirements for Access courses

NI Access Course - to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma, if applicant doesn't possess GCSE Maths grade C

GB Access to HE Diploma - GCSE English & Maths at least grade C.

### GCSE

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent).  Essential Skills Communication is accepted but Application of number is NOT accepted.

### Additional Entry Requirements

HNC - Year 1 Entry                                                                                                 Successful completion with overall Distinction with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits (plus GCSE Maths grade C or alternative Maths module in BTEC L3 qual).

HND - Year 1 Entry                                                                                                      Overall Merit with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits  (plus GCSE Maths grade C or alternative Maths module in BTEC L3 qual).

HND - Year 2 Entry. Computing or Software Engineering Subject.

HND applicants may be considered for year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches the Ulster University full-time year 1 course. Successful completion with overall Merit to include Distinctions in 45 L5 credits, plus modules stipulated by the Course Director (plus GCSE Maths grade C/4 or alternative Maths qualification acceptable to the University i.e Maths unit in BTEC L3 qual).

Ulster Validated Foundation Degree - for Year 1 Entry                          Successful completion. Must already have Maths equivalent to GCSE grade C.

Ulster Linked Foundation Degree - for Year 2 entry                                      Overall mark of 50% and minimum 50% in all taught level 5 modules. Must already have Maths equivalent to GCSE grade C.

### Exemptions and Transferability

The majority of students enter this programme in year 1 at Level 4. However, applicants who provide evidence of previous relevant successful study may be considered for entry to Level 5 of the programme. Exceptionally applicants may be considered for entry at Level 6. Transfer will normally be admitted with exemptions depending on prior accredited knowledge.

### Exemptions and Transferability Further

Transfer between this course and other similar courses within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment may be possible on the basis of academic performance and availability of places.

Exemption from parts of the course may be considered based on appropriate performance in a related, designated course or other approved experiential learning (APEL).

The course has been designed to enable students who graduate with a good honours degree to apply for postgraduate study towards a PhD, MSc, MRes or other higher qualification.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

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### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

Check the specific entry requirements for your country here:

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

## Careers and Opportunities

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Employability

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* Learning Pool

* Seagate Technologies

* E & I Engineering

With this degree you could become:

* Database Administrator

* IT Support Specialist

* Web Developer

* PHP Programmer

* Systems Security Specialist

Graduates with computing skills have many career opportunities available to them, for example in developing new software, in project management, in systems analysis, in planning and technical management, or in information and database management environments.

Opportunities for postgraduate study in computing or a related area are broad.

### Work placement / study abroad

All students normally spend one year on placement (Year 3) working in some aspect of the software industry for a minimum period of 6 months. On satisfactory completion of the placement period the student is eligible for the award of Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP). Students who complete their industrial placement abroad receive the award of Diploma in Professional Practice (International).

Alternatively, students may apply to complete a year of study abroad in another academic institution. Satisfactory completion leads to the award of Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS).

For students seeking to complete a Diploma in Professional Practice, Diploma in International Academic Studies or Diploma in Professional Practice International, it is the student’s responsibility to secure the relevant placement or study opportunity. We are on hand to support you throughout the process, including helping you prepare for interviews and the working or study environment.

## Professional Recognition

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange and ensure our programmes realise the highest expectations. By studying at Ulster University you’ll gain insight and be at the forefront of current industry practices, while our many accredited degree programmes open doors to the world’s top professional organisations, making you more attractive to future employers and giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

#### BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

Faculty Prizes can be viewed at: Ulster University Student Prizes .

Follow the links to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

View available scholarships.

### Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

## Sustainability

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Environmental Impact

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5^{th} Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

* Sustainability at Ulster University

### United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

We are passionate about sharing with our students the vital role they each have now and as future professionals in promoting a sustainable future for all. We believe that sustainability is not the domain of one discipline or profession. It is the responsibility of all disciplines, professions, organisations and individuals.

That is why on each of our courses within the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems you will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the contribution you can make now, and as a graduate in Computing or Engineering.

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## Contact

### For more information visit

* Visit Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

* Visit School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems

## Terms and Conditions

1. We prepare our prospectus and online information about our courses with care and every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate. The printed version of the prospectus is, however, published at least a year before the courses begin. Information included in the prospectus may, therefore, change. This includes, but is not limited to changes to the terms, content, delivery, location, method of assessments or lengths of the courses described.

Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

* to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;

* to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;

* to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or

* to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

2. If there are insufficient enrolments to make a course viable, it may be necessary for the University to withdraw a course. If you have received an offer for a course that we subsequently have to close, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternative courses. If you do not wish to study any alternative courses at the University, you may withdraw your application by informing us by email to admissions@ulster.ac.uk.

4. We will include a durable PDF when we send you an offer letter which will highlight any changes made to our prospectus or online information about our courses. You should read this carefully and ensure you fully understand what you are agreeing to before accepting a place on one of our courses.

5. The University will always try to deliver the course as described in the durable PDF you receive with your offer letter.

6. At any point after an offer has been made, students will be notified of any course changes in writing (usually by email) as soon as reasonably practicable and we will take all reasonable steps to minimise their impact where possible. The University will, where possible and reasonably practicable, seek the express consent of the student in regard to any changes concerning material or pre-contract information.

7. The University website will be updated to reflect the changed course information as soon as reasonably practicable.

8. If, after due consideration, you decide that you no longer want to study your course or to study at the University because of the changes, you may withdraw your application or terminate your contract with the University. In order to do so, you should notify us in writing by emailing admissions@ulster.ac.uk (and update UCAS if applicable). We will, on request, recommend alternative courses that you could study with us, or suggest a suitable course at an alternative higher education provider.

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