Queen's University of Belfast
Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business Computing at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Computing.

Overall student satisfaction
69 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26112 £24000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £23061 - £30112 £19500 - £30500 £19500 - £32000

Course Description

Much of today's business now operates in a dynamic, fast-paced and technologically advanced environment. It is hard to imagine a world where business processes and financial transactions are not managed by technology. Companies require individuals who can bridge the gap between business management and technology. This degree aims to give students a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals, and their application in business, and a firm foundation in management to address a growing need for globally ready leaders in business technology. The School has links with over 500 IT companies both here and abroad. We benefit from the fact that there are more software companies located in Northern Ireland than in any other part of the UK, outside of London. This benefits our students on many levels - from industrial input to the content of our degree, through to year-long and summer placements, as well as activities such as competitions organised by the companies.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast

45% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Administrative occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Finance Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Computing

Qualification requirements

A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better.

Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better.

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business Information Technology including Professional Experience, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £20800 year 1
International £20800 year 1
Northern Ireland £4750 year 1
Ireland £4750 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2026

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

GN51

University Rankings

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Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #1 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

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About Queen's University of Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.

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FAQ about Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Welfare and housing associate professionals (45%), Administrative occupations (15%), Sales occupations (15%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%)

  • 45 graduates rated the course 69. This means that 69% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen's University of Belfast.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 152 which makes it one of the 5% most difficult courses to enter among all Business Information Technology students in the UK.