BSc(Hons)Business Computing (with Foundation Year)

Study location	United Kingdom, Bristol, Frenchay
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years or 4 years with sandwich
Study language	English
Awards	BSc(Hons)
Course code	N1I1

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in Mathematics and English Language The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	courses.uwe.ac.uk/N1I1/business-computing

Overview

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Programme structure

This course is structured so you can choose some of your modules from the second year onwards.

Students on this course will come from a variety of backgrounds and Year one brings everyone to the same level of knowledge in computer science subjects (programming, web development and databases). You’ll be introduced to business subjects such as organisation and people, and business analysis.

In Year two, you’ll undertake a group project to further develop your teamwork and communications skills, and explore data analytics more fully, focusing on a particular area of interest (such as software development, project management or marketing).

In Final year, you’ll explore further advanced topics on data analytics, and gain an overview of the management security aspects of software systems, as well as ethical and professional issues that affect your practice. You’ll undertake a project or dissertation, and take optional modules to specialise in either business, marketing or advanced computer science topics.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with an attractive set of skills and knowledge, that will help you move into a wide range of IT roles including business analyst, software developer, data analyst, marketing analyst and many more.