Computing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing BSc (Hons)
Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.
Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?
• Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver
• Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver
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<strong>Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?</strong><br/>• Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain experience in developing front and back-end web systems, along with mobile and desktop applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks<br/><br/><br/><br/>• In addition to learning core computing skills, you will be able to tailor your degree to the areas of computing which most interest you and match your career ambitions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as software engineer, web developer, IT analyst, or network engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Within 15 months of completing their course, 100% of our students were in employment or further study. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Course accreditation</strong><br/><br/>Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G610
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
A level
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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