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Business Computing at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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28Jun
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Course summary

With a focus on real-world applications and rapidly evolving information technology, this BSc Business Computing is ideal if you are eager to develop valuable technical skills and knowledge in computing. Why choose this course?

  • You will benefit from a curriculum that balances current market-relevant skills with foundational theories, preparing you for both immediate employment and long-term career growth.
  • It is led by experienced lecturers who are experts in both computing and business, ensuring you gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills.
  • You will have the opportunity to engage in complex, real-world computing projects in your final year to equip you with hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers.
What you will learn On this BSc Business Computing course, you will gain a robust understanding of computing and information technology, focusing on programming, software engineering and data science. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills helps prepare you for a dynamic career in IT, ensuring that you are equipped to adapt to future technological advancements. How you will learn This course is taught through a blend of lectures, group tutorials and hands-on lab work, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. This approach not only builds strong technical skills, but also enhances your teamwork and problem-solving abilities. It is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • Studying in the heart of London offers you access to a vibrant tech community and numerous networking opportunities. Birkbeck's dedicated careers services will also help to enhance your employability and connect with potential employers.
  • Birkbeck established one of the first computing departments in the UK in 1957. Today, we provide a stimulating teaching and research environment for both part-time and full-time students.
  • Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Computer Science and Informatics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
  • Our world-class research activity informs our teaching and our interactions with business, public and third-sector organisations.
  • You will have access to modern facilities, a virtual learning environment, and comprehensive IT support, including laboratories of networked PCs with a range of language compilers, database and other application software that you can access daily from morning till late in the evening. We are also connected, via the SuperJANET network, to the computers of other academic institutions in London, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this BSc Business Computing, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including in:
  • programming and software engineering
  • proficiency in data analysis and database management
  • strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • effective communication and teamwork
  • project management and organisational skills.
Studying this course will prepare you for a career path in a range of fields and professions including:
  • software development
  • data analyst
  • systems administrator
  • IT consultant
  • business analyst
  • database development.
If you are ambitious to study further, you may progress from this course to our MSc Advanced Computing or MSc Computer Science.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Assessment depends on the module, but may include written exercises, laboratory-based exercises, group work and presentations. You will also be required to undertake a final-year project.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. If you have no previous formal qualifications you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7145 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7145 Year 1
Scotland £7145 Year 1
Wales £7145 Year 1
International £13545 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Business Computing at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS