Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Computing and Entrepreneurship

Gain the skills to create your own computing business. Learn to design, develop and deploy real-world software to contribute to a growing industry.

KEY FACTS

• Faculty: School of Business
• Study Options: Full/Part Time
• Start Date: Sept 2025
• Level: Undergraduate
• Course Length: 3/6 Years
• Qualification: BSc (Hons)
• Fees:
  • All Students Full-time: £9,535 per annum
  • All Students Part-time: £4,767.50 per annum
• Placement Option: Yes

About this programme

Technology is revolutionizing the way we work and live. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is rapidly approaching, and the World Economic Forum predicts that in the next five years, there will be at least 150 million new jobs available in computing and technology. As a result, business and technology-related jobs will experience unprecedented growth in the new economy, becoming some of the most lucrative and fastest-growing careers.

Modules

The BSc (Hons) Computing and Entrepreneurship is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the IT industry, with a focus on software engineering and project management. The programme is delivered by expert teaching staff and industry professionals.

Year 1

• Semester 1
  • Introduction to Computer & Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Accounting and Finance
  • Management Information Systems
• Semester 2
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Principles of Marketing (incl. Employment Project)

Year 2

• Semester 1
  • Databases and Big Data
  • Software Engineering 1
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Web Programming
• Semester 2
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Networks
  • Business Law
  • Human Resource Management

Year 3

• Semester 1
  • Innovative Studies
  • Management Strategy and Business Ethics
  • Cloud Computing
• Semester 2
  • Cyber Security
  • Placement with Employability Skills
  • Capstone Project

Entry Requirements

• Typically, all applicants should have:
  • BCC at ‘A level’ (104 UCAS) points or international equivalent; to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information or Design Technology.
• All applicants should have:
  • 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (A* – C pre 2017) including English Language, Mathematics, and Science (or international equivalent).
  • Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate your ideas effectively in discussions, presentations and writing.

English Language Requirements

• An overall IELTS test result of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-tests. Equivalent awards will be considered (e.g. Pearson’s Test of English, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, Duolingo English Test, City & Guilds International ESOL 8984, or the TOEFL- IBT test of English proficiency).

Fees

• Programme | Fee (per annum) | Years
  • Home Full-Time | £9,535 | 3
  • Home Part-Time | £4,767.50 | 6
  • International and EU | £12,500 | 3 (For 2025, international and EU fees will be the same as Home fees)

Career Opportunities

The comprehensive skillset provided by the BSc (Hons) Computing and Entrepreneurship programme opens up many career opportunities in both computing and business, including roles such as:

• Systems analyst;
• Data management and analytics;
• Project management;
• Entrepreneur;
• Software Engineer;
• Systems administrator.