Program Overview

Business Computing BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: G503 (BSc), G504 (BSc with Foundation)
• Level: Undergraduate (UG BSc (Hons))
• Duration: Full Time (3 years), Full Time Foundation (4 years), Part Time (4-6 years)
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time (£9,535), Part Time (£1,585 per 20 credits), Integrated Foundation Year (£9,535)
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time (£15,700), Integrated Foundation Year (£15,700)
• Location: Waterside

Overview

The University of Northampton's Business Computing BSc approaches computing from a professional perspective and is designed to tackle the application of technology in a commercial context. It explores the design, implementation, and application of technical solutions to industry's challenges.

Highlights

• Emphasis on hands-on practice
• Employability and computing industry focused
• Strategic application of technology
• Optional industry placement available on the Business Computing BSc degree
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students*

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for a Business Computing BSc course would be:
  • BCC at A-Level or,
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level
• No prior computing experience is required
• In addition to the standard University of Northampton entry requirements, applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above

Optional Placement Year

You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career.

Course Content

• Stage 1:
  • Problem Solving and Programming (20 Credits)
  • Digital Footprints (20 Credits)
  • Computer Systems (20 Credits)
  • Web Development (20 Credits)
  • Software Engineering Fundamentals (20 Credits)
  • Databases Design and Development (20 Credits)
• Stage 2:
  • Quality and User-Centred Systems (20 Credits)
  • Website Design (20 Credits)
  • Server Administration and Security (20 Credits)
  • Group Project (20 Credits)
  • Web Programming (20 Credits)
  • Object-Relational Databases (20 Credits)
  • Systems Design and Development (20 Credits)
• Stage 3:
  • Business Intelligence (20 Credits)
  • IT Project Management (20 Credits)
  • Media Technology (20 Credits)
  • Modern Databases (20 Credits)
  • Cybersecurity and Applied Cryptography (20 Credits)
  • Computing Project Dissertation (40 Credits)

Student Perks

• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students*
• Access to the Computing Society, with activities and talks all year round

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree in Business Computing, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
  • International – Full Time: £15,700
  • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Scholarships and funding available

Careers and Employability

• The skills that you will learn in this degree in Business Computing will enable you to embark on a range of careers, with examples of roles including:
  • Systems Analyst
  • Programmer
  • Database Developer
  • Database Manager
  • Test Engineer
  • IT Support or management of web based systems, new developments and projects
• Master's Opportunities:
  • Computing MSc
  • Computing (Software Engineering) MSc

Facilities and Special Features

• Emphasis on hands-on practice
• Flexible programme and study route
• Employability and industry focused, with an optional placement year available
• The Computing Society, with activities and talks all year round
• Staff are professionally trained and actively engaged with ITIL, itSMF, Prince2, SFIA, APM, and BCS

Related Courses

• Computer Science BSc (Hons)
• Computer Networks Engineering BSc (Hons)
• Computing MSc
• Software Engineering BSc (Hons)