BSc Computer Science Professional Experience with International Year One
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Combining your preparation studies with BSc (Hons) Computer Science Professional Experience in a single study plan.
If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements for this program, you should apply for an International Year One in Engineering.
Key Information
- A single study plan that allows you to apply for a combined visa for the full duration of your studies.
- Gain hands-on experience through laboratory work in the university's fully equipped science labs, using industry-standard facilities.
- Learn from subject lecturers on the program who are qualified to PhD level.
- After successful completion of Year 1 of their study plan, students continue to Year 2 of their undergraduate degree.
- Progress to Queen's University Belfast, top 25 in the UK for Computer Science (The Complete University Guide 2026).
- Gain real life, hands-on experience during a placement year.
Course Details
BSc Computer Science Professional Experience with International Year One
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.Academic Requirements
Two ‘D’ grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level.English Language Requirements
From: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year 2025/26
5 January 2026 - 28 August 2026
- Term 1: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
- Term 2: 13 April 2026 - 29 May 2026
- Term 3: 8 June 2026 - 28 August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 22,495.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 105.00 - 865.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 23,350.00 - 24,110.00
Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.
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