BSc(Hons) in Business Computing
Bristol, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 15,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home students per year: £9250 | international students per year: £15250
Introduction
Develop an attractive mix of skills, a strong network and practical experience that will prepare you brilliantly for a career in computing, web, data analytics or marketing.
Why study business computing?
Businesses need good IT people - and that means people who understand the technology, but also how to apply it to real business challenges.
Web, programming and data analysis are all important strands. So is data analytics, with businesses increasingly using it for consumer research, marketing and social media.
Having a solid base of IT knowledge across all these areas, with a relevant mix of business skills thrown in, will put you in a strong position for current and emerging roles in the digital industry.
Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Business Computing teaches you the fundamentals of computer science, with a particular focus on applying different technologies to the needs of businesses.
Gain core knowledge of programming, web development, databases and information systems, as well as technical skills in data manipulation and software design. Learn about data analytics, and specialise in aspects of marketing, business or advanced computer science topics. Develop broader skills employers value in IT professionals, from teamwork and leadership to problem-solving and project management.
Supported by UWE Bristol's engineering and computing partner employers, this course is strongly rooted in the industry. Guest lecturers from businesses will regularly share their insights with you, and you'll have the chance to work on live briefs to apply what you learn to actual business scenarios. Depending on where you want to specialise, work placements are available in a choice of organisations.
Where can it take me?
As a graduate, you'll have a strong mix of computing and data analytics skills within a business environment.
This will put you in an excellent position for a wide range of IT-focused careers including business analyst, software developer, data analyst and marketing analyst, to name a few.
Program Outcome
Placements
Students who get work experience are more likely to gain a better degree and obtain higher quality work on graduation. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, increasing your chances of getting the job you want.
Our organisational partners often provide placements for students, as do a host of companies from all over the world.
Past students on our computing courses have worked for companies ranging from dynamic start-ups to large corporations such as Intel, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and CERN. Others have taken up teaching placements in schools or go on to work with their family businesses.
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.
Get inspired
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Curriculum
Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You will study:
- IT Practice: Skills, Models and Methods
- Information Technology
- Business Applications
- Understanding Organisations and People (Marketing, Events and Tourism)
- Understanding Business and Financial Information (Business, International and Management).
Year two
You will study:
- Data, Schemas and Applications
- IT Practice: Collaborative Project
- Foundation of Business Analytics.
Plus, optional modules from (the number depending on credit requirements):
- Object-Oriented Systems Development
- Project Management
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Advanced Topics in Web Development
- Technical Writing and Editing.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four-year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after Year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
Final year
You will study:
- Software Development Project or Information Systems Dissertation
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- Security Management in Practice
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media
- Sustainable Business and Computing.
Plus, one optional module from:
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Digital Marketing Communication
- Requirements Engineering
- Professional Development.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four-year course and then transfer to the three-year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.