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Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Computer Science | Information Systems
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Computing, BSc Hons (Extended)

This computing degree with foundation year offers a broad range of subjects and optional specialisms to maximise your career opportunities in computing.


Overview

Our extended computing degree begins with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning. After this, you study the syllabus of the three-year course, which covers the theory, technology, practice and application of computing. You also have the option to specialise in information systems or network systems if it suits your career plans.


Career Options

Career options for our computing graduates include software development, IT support and consultancy.


Accreditation

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.


UCAS Points

64 (view full requirements)


Course/Institution Codes

I10F G BSc/C


Interested in a Different Year?

Select your preferred year of entry to view up to date information.


School

Computing and Mathematical Sciences


Location

Greenwich Campus


Duration

  • 4 years full-time
  • 5 years sandwich

Start Month

September


Home/International Fees 2025/26

  • £9,535 / £17,500

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 explores 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.

Accredited by

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT


Course Outline

Full Time

Sandwich

Year 0

  • The Art and Science of Communication (15 credits)
  • Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Database and Web Technologies (15 credits)
  • Study Skills (15 credits)
  • Academic Writing (15 credits)
  • Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)

Year 1

  • Computer Systems and Internet Technologies (15 credits)
  • Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)
  • Programming Foundations (15 credits)
  • Principles of Security (15 credits)
  • Systems Development (15 credits)
  • Software Engineering (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Data Science (15 credits)
  • Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)

Year 2

  • Application Development (15 credits)
  • Professional Project Management (15 credits)
  • User Interface Design (15 credits)
  • Agile Development with SCRUM (15 credits)
  • Web Programming 1 (15 credits)
  • Web Programming 2 (15 credits)
    • Information Security (15 credits)
    • Data and Web Analytics (15 credits)
    • Applications in AI and Data Science (15 credits)
    • Advanced Programming (15 credits)
    • Information Analysis and Visualisation (15 credits)
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (15 credits)

Year 3

Option Set 1
  • Human Computer Interaction and Design (15 credits)
  • Final Year Projects (60 credits)
  • Requirements Management (15 credits)
    • Computing Education and Communication (30 credits)
Option Set 2
  • Human Computer Interaction and Design (15 credits)
  • Final Year Projects (60 credits)
  • Requirements Management (15 credits)
    • Information and Content Management (15 credits)
    • Network Technology (15 credits)
    • Information Retrieval (15 credits)
    • IT Security and Privacy Risk Management (15 credits)
    • Advanced Topics in Data Science and AI (15 credits)
    • Database Management and Administration (15 credits)
    • Enterprise Web Software Development (15 credits)
    • Application Development for Mobile Devices (15 credits)
    • Advanced Networks (15 credits)
    • Computing Education Placement (15 credits)
    • Machine Learning (15 credits)

About the Course Team

This degree employs a range of innovative teaching and learning methods. Lectures and seminars/tutorials are dynamic and interactive. You will be taught by an experienced team of lecturers, which includes senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience. Our research and consultancy work informs academics, and over 90 per cent of our lecturers hold a teaching qualification.


Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

  • 64 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

International Entry Requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.


Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

  • Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
    ---|---|---|---
    Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A
    International | £17,500 | N/A | N/A

Other Costs

If there are any field trips, students may need to pay their own travel costs.


Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.


Careers and Placements

Will I Have a Work Placement?

This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry in the year before your final year of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles.


How Long is My Placement?

Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months. Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.


What Are the Financial Arrangements?

Sandwich placements are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.


What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

Former students have secured placement years at Kent Connects, Oracle, and the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development.


Opportunities exist in many computing areas such as IT support, consultancy, internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems.


Are Internships Available?

Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.


Do You Provide Employability Services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.


Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.


Do You Provide Employability Services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.


Program Outline


Computing, BSc Hons (Extended) - University of Greenwich


Degree Overview:

This computing degree with a foundation year offers a broad range of subjects and optional specialisms to maximize your career opportunities in computing. The extended computing degree begins with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning. After this, you study the syllabus of the three-year course, which covers the theory, technology, practice, and application of computing. You also have the option to specialize in information systems or network systems if it suits your career plans.


Outline:


Year 3:

  • Option Set 1:
  • Option Set 2:

Year 4:

  • Option Set 1:
  • Option Set 2:

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.


Teaching:

This degree employs a range of innovative teaching and learning methods. Lectures and seminars/tutorials are dynamic and interactive. You will be taught by an experienced team of lecturers, which includes senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience.


Careers:

Former students have secured placement years at Kent Connects, Oracle, and the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. Opportunities exist in many computing areas such as IT support, consultancy, internet, and e-commerce applications. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems.


Other:

  • The course explores the theory, technology, practice, and application of computing and the development of information systems.
  • You'll be in an excellent position to specialize in Information Systems or Networking, or build a broad range of skills with a general Computing degree.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding in the design, development, and delivery of software platforms using industry-led development tools, techniques, methods, and frameworks.
  • Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them.
  • Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.
  • Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible.
  • The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews, and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organizing work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build your industry knowledge and networks.
  • The typical student intake per year averages 50-100.
  • Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars or tutorials by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. In addition, during the week you can also:
  • Attend additional support classes in some modules
  • Attend guest lectures from industry experts
  • Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
  • Join student societies.
  • If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job.
  • For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying. Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 72 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 228 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
  • Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
  • Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
  • You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
  • This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry in the year before your final year of study.
  • Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. It is the very best way of preparing you for successfully finding a job quickly when you graduate. For those students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching you also have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement in a school or college.
  • Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months.
  • Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.
  • Sandwich placements are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.
  • We want you to make the most of your time with us.
  • Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics.

Home/international fees 2024/25

£9,250 /£17,000

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University of Greenwich: A Summary


Overview:

The University of Greenwich is a public university located in London and Kent, England. It boasts three campuses: Greenwich, Avery Hill, and Medway. The university is known for its diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries, and its commitment to providing a high-quality student experience.


Services Offered:

The University of Greenwich offers a wide range of services to its students, including:

    Accommodation:

    On-campus accommodation options are available at all three campuses.

    Careers:

    The university provides career guidance and support services to help students find employment after graduation.

    Student Support:

    A variety of support services are available to students, including academic advising, counseling, and disability support.

    Financial Aid:

    Scholarships and bursaries are available to help students finance their studies.

    Digital Student Centre:

    A digital platform offering support for new and returning students.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

The University of Greenwich offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:

    Lively Students' Union:

    Each campus has a Students' Union that organizes social events, clubs, and societies.

    Modern Facilities:

    The university has invested in modern facilities, including libraries, labs, and sports centers.

    Excellent Transport Links:

    All campuses are easily accessible by public transport, with connections to central London.

    Campus Bus Service:

    A bus service connects the three campuses.

Key Reasons to Study There:

    Award-Winning Research:

    The university is recognized for its high-quality research, which has won numerous awards.

    Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

    This recognition highlights the university's commitment to providing an outstanding student experience.

    Diverse Community:

    The university welcomes students from all over the world, creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

    Flexible Learning Options:

    The university offers a range of flexible learning options, including online and part-time study.

    Strong Graduate Prospects:

    The university has a strong track record of graduate employment, with many graduates going on to successful careers.

Academic Programs:

The University of Greenwich offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Some of the key academic strengths include:

    Business and Management:

    The university is known for its strong business programs, including MBA and MSc programs.

    Engineering and Technology:

    The university offers a range of engineering and technology programs, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science.

    Arts and Humanities:

    The university has a strong reputation in the arts and humanities, with programs in English literature, history, and creative writing.

    Health and Social Care:

    The university offers a range of health and social care programs, including nursing, social work, and psychology.

Other:

  • The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and has launched a university-wide transformation for a Greener future.
  • The university is home to the Greenwich Portraits series, which celebrates the diverse journeys of its students and alumni.

  • Student Life and Campus Experience:

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  • Key Reasons to Study There:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • UK citizens and permanent residents:
  • 64 UCAS Tariff points.
  • Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
  • Contextual offers are available for applicants meeting specific eligibility criteria, with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points.
  • Other entry requirements, such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met.
  • International students:
  • The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission.
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