About this course
Queen's University Belfast offers MEng (Hons) Software Engineering as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Software Engineering. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £26,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 80. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A Level: AAB including at least one preferred A-level (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, OR, AAA including at least one relevant A-level (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level; International Baccalerate Diploma: A relevant computing QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR, A relevant computing RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR, A relevant engineering or scientific QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with D*D*D* + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR, A relevant engineering or scientific RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with D*D*D* + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4; Graduate: A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree, provided that subject specific requirements are met; All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Computer Science, Computing Information Technology and Software Engineering share a common core of modules in the first year, so students may therefore transfer between these degrees at the end of first year, subject to meeting the normal progression requirements. Preferred subjects: Mathematics, Computing or Software Systems Development, Relevant subjects: Chemistry, Digital Technology, ICT, Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
