Program Overview

Business Computing with Foundation BSc Honours

Overview

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 or 5 years
• Campus: Cavendish, Central London
• Attendance: Full-time - September 2025
• UK Fees: £9,535 *
• International Fees: £17,000 *

Course Summary

Our Business Computing BSc combines key elements of computer science including, programming, databases, system analysis and design, analytics, and AI with business disciplines such as management, marketing, finance. The course emphasises the practical application of technology to solve real-world business challenges and improve digital business operations.

Course Structure

You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. In Year 1 you will be introduced to business computing and information systems fundamentals, concepts, components and architectures.

Specialist Themes

• Business Computing, Entrepreneurship and Business Management
• Business Computing, Machine Learning and Business Analytics
• Business Innovation and Artificial intelligence
• Business Computing and Systems Security and Assurance

Subjects of Study

• Foundation: Computer Systems and Networks, Critical Thinking in a Changing World, Foundation Mathematics, Information Systems and Data Representation, Introduction to Academic Practice, Programming
• Year 1: Business Computing Fundamentals, Business Data Analysis, Business Information Systems Concepts and Applications, Business Requirements Analysis, Database Technologies, Web Design and Development
• Year 2: Agile Project Management and Professional Experience, BIS Development, Business Analytics, Business Process Intelligence, Cloud-driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, Data Visualisation and Communication, Human Computer Interaction and User Experience, Machine Learning and Data Mining
• **Year 3: Big Data Analytics, Business Computing Final Project, Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Financial Technologies, Information Systems Security and Assurance (ISSA)

Professional Accreditation

This course is CITP (Chartered IT Professional) and partial CEng (Chartered Engineer) accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society).

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A Levels – DDE (64 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 64 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 64 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP
  • BTEC Diploma – MM
  • Access – 64 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 64 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: Tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning
• Assessment: Practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources
• Personal tutors: Support in fulfilling academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: Specialist advice on funding, benefits, and visas

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus: State-of-the-art science and psychology labs, refurbished computer suites, located in central London

Related Courses

• Software Engineering with Foundation BEng Honours
• Data Science and Analytics BSc Honours