Computing (Extended)

Gain industry insight through paid placements, internships, and school-based opportunities, supported by our dedicated Employability and Careers Service.

Our BSc Computing (Extended) degree is designed for students who would benefit from an additional year of study to build confidence and develop essential academic and technical skills before progressing to Year 1 of the full degree.

In your foundation year, you'll be introduced to key computing concepts, problem-solving techniques, and academic study skills that will prepare you for success in higher education. From Year 1 onwards, you’ll explore core subjects such as software development, hardware systems, and business-oriented computing.

The course offers flexibility to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals, with specialist pathways available in areas such as information systems. You’ll graduate with the skills and experience needed to pursue roles in software development, IT consultancy, and technical support.

To enhance your employability, you can choose to take the course in sandwich mode, which includes a paid year-long industry placement before your final year. Short-term placements in schools or colleges are also available for students interested in teaching. Many students also take advantage of summer internships, supported by the university’s Employability and Careers Service, which offers CV clinics, mock interviews, and skills workshops.

Graduates have gone on to work with organisations such as Oracle, Kent Connects, and the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and fully meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).

What you should know about this course
• Our extended degree begins with a foundation year full of essential computing skills, which will prepare you for degree-level study.



• Develop knowledge and understanding in the design, development, and delivery of software platforms using industry-led development tools, techniques, methods, and frameworks.



• The course explore the theory, technology, practice, and application of computing and the development of information systems.



• You'll be in an excellent position to specialise in Information Systems or Networking, or build a broad range of skills with a general Computing degree​.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.