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Course summary

BSc(Hons) Computing (with foundation) teaches you how to assess practical problems and develop computer software to solve them. This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) - the IT industry’s professional body. It fully meets the academic requirements for you to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP). It partially meets the requirements for you to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Learn hands-on techniques for programming, system design and system administration. Explore computer and network systems, web programming, software engineering and programming using C, C++ and Java. Develop an awareness of ethical and professional issues, and learn valuable entrepreneurial skills.Gain the technical skills to design, develop, and maintain software such as internet systems, databases, computer networks and embedded systems. Hear from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through hands-on projects that solve real-world problems. Work a placement year in an organisation related to your specialisms and graduate with the experience you need to succeed. As a graduate, you’ll be able to analyse and model computing applications in a range of areas. Careers include software engineering, web and software development, embedded systems, systems design and administration, and secondary school teaching. There are also careers in technical support for sophisticated computing systems and their advanced applications.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N1IF
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/N1IF/


Unistats information

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Student satisfaction
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
97%
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Fees and funding

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Business Computing (with Foundation Year) at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS