Program Overview

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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

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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
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  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.