
Business Computing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Computing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons) Computing (with foundation) teaches you how to assess practical problems and develop computer software to solve them.
This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) - the IT industry’s professional body.
It fully meets the academic requirements for you to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP). It partially meets the requirements for you to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Learn hands-on techniques for programming, system design and system administration. Explore compu...
BSc(Hons) Computing (with foundation) teaches you how to assess practical problems and develop computer software to solve them. <br/><br/>This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) - the IT industry’s professional body.<br/><br/>It fully meets the academic requirements for you to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP). It partially meets the requirements for you to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).<br/><br/>Learn hands-on techniques for programming, system design and system administration. Explore computer and network systems, web programming, software engineering and programming using C, C++ and Java. <br/><br/>Develop an awareness of ethical and professional issues, and learn valuable entrepreneurial skills.Gain the technical skills to design, develop, and maintain software such as internet systems, databases, computer networks and embedded systems.<br/><br/>Hear from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through hands-on projects that solve real-world problems. Work a placement year in an organisation related to your specialisms and graduate with the experience you need to succeed. <br/><br/>As a graduate, you’ll be able to analyse and model computing applications in a range of areas. Careers include software engineering, web and software development, embedded systems, systems design and administration, and secondary school teaching. There are also careers in technical support for sophisticated computing systems and their advanced applications.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
N1IF
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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