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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 2027).
  • 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.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 11th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
  • Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 11th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

11th January 2027 - 27th August 2027

  • Term 1: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 28th May 2027
  • Term 3: 31st May 2027 - 27th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 23,750.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 340.00 - 515.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 24,940.00 - 25,115.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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