BA (Hons) Business Management
- Duration: 3–4 years
- Study mode: Online & on campus
- Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Undergraduate degree
BSc (Hons) Computing
Build practical skills in software, data and networks, and prepare for a career in technology.
- Duration
- 3–4 years
- Study mode
- On campus
- Locations
- Manchester, London2 cities
- Intakes
- 4 a year
Why study Computing?
Almost every organisation relies on technology and the people who build and run it. This degree gives you hands-on skills across software, data and systems.
- A route into technology through software, data and networks
- Practical, hands-on skills employers look for
- Flexible timetable: 2 set days a week on campus
The BSc (Hons) Computing gives you practical skills across software, data and networks. You start with programming, computer systems, databases and web development, then build on them with software engineering, networks and security, data analysis and user experience design. Each stage builds on the one before, so you develop your skills step by step.
In your final year you study cyber security, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and complete a computing project of your own. Teaching is on campus on set days in Manchester and London. You don’t need a technical background to apply: if you don’t have A-levels or equivalent qualifications, you can start with a foundation year covering study skills, maths for computing and an introduction to the subject.
Computing graduates work in roles such as software development, IT support, data analysis, cyber security and network engineering, or continue to further study. Your adviser can tell you which campus suits you best.
What you’ll study
For students without A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Academic study skillsResearching, reading and writing at university level.
Introduction to computingHow computers, software and networks work.
Maths for computingThe core maths behind programming and data.
Professional developmentGoal-setting, time management and career planning.
The core principles of computing.
ProgrammingWriting and testing your first applications.
Computer systemsHardware, operating systems and how they connect.
DatabasesStoring and finding information efficiently.
Web developmentBuilding websites that work on any device.
Building larger systems and working in teams.
Software engineeringDesigning and delivering software as a team.
Networks and securityKeeping systems connected and safe.
Data analysisTurning data into useful insight.
User experienceDesigning technology people enjoy using.
Specialist topics and an independent project.
Cyber securityProtecting organisations from attack.
Cloud computingRunning services at scale online.
Artificial intelligenceHow machines learn from data.
Computing projectBuilding a substantial project you choose.
Example modules. Your adviser will confirm the final list and how each is assessed.
Where it can lead
Computing graduates work in roles such as:
Software developerBuild apps and websites.
IT supportKeep people and systems running.
Data analystFind answers in data.
Cyber securityProtect systems and information.
Network engineerDesign and run networks.
Further studyGo on to a master’s degree.
Entry requirements
- Age: 18 or over at the start of the course
- Qualifications: A-levels or equivalent, such as an Access to Higher Education course, or none if you start with the foundation year
- Interview: a short interview and written task
- English: a language test may be required if English isn’t your first language
How to apply
Apply for this course- 1. Apply onlineOne short form. No documents needed.
- 2. Adviser callWe check your answers, then confirm your options.
- 3. InterviewPrepared with your adviser’s support.
- 4. EnrolmentStudent finance arranged, ready to start.