Computing

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Course options

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement
• 5 years with foundation and placement

Key facts

• STUDY OPTIONS 3 years
• START DATES January
• LOCATION ARU Peterborough
• ENTRY UCAS code: I118
• FEES
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and assessment

Year 1

• Programming Fundamentals
• Relational Database Development Fundamentals
• Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
• Web Development Fundamentals
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Object Oriented Programming Design and Development
• Becoming an IT Professional
• Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals
• Team Based Project
• Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 3

• Computing Major Project
• Developing Legacy Software Systems
• Future Tech and Development
• Advanced Networking
• Ethical Hacking

Facilities

• eXtended Reality Peterborough, an immersive teaching suite
• computing suites equipped with all the hardware and software you’ll need throughout your course
• reading room, student services and multifaith prayer rooms.

Careers

• database administrator
• network administrator
• cybersecurity analyst

Entry requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and paying for university

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living costs

• accommodation
• bills
• internet, mobile phone and calls
• travel
• food and drink
• socialising and going out
• study materials.

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• scholarships to international and European students

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• Apply through UCAS
• Apply direct

Life in Peterborough

• Study in the heart of Peterborough, a historic yet thriving city that's a great home for students.
• ARU Peterborough is easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for you to live and study locally.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Year 1

• Programming Fundamentals
• Relational Database Development Fundamentals
• Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
• Web Development Fundamentals

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Year 2

• Object Oriented Programming Design and Development
• Becoming an IT Professional
• Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals
• Team Based Project
• Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

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Year 3

• Computing Major Project
• Developing Legacy Software Systems
• Future Tech and Development

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Careers:

• Database administrator
• Network administrator
• Cybersecurity analyst

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

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International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

• £15,000

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UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

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International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £16,700

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Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.