BSc (Hons) Computing
The skills you need to thrive in your career will be acquired while you pursue your degree in computing. This undergraduate course, which was recently revised in 2021 with the new syllabus content, will provide you with the abilities that hiring managers in the computing industry are looking for.
Your degree in computers will provide you with the knowledge and abilities you need to launch your career successfully. Our computing faculty members have recently updated your course modules, ensuring that you get the specialized expertise that employers demand right now.
| University | Arden University |
| Degree | BSc (Hons) Computing |
| Level of study | Foundation Year (Y0) / First Year (Y1) |
| Start date | September, October, November, February, May |
| Duration | 3 or 4 years (with foundation year) |
| Location | ONLINE |
| Delivery | Weekends, Weekdays or Evenings |
| Hours per week | 9-12h |
| Fees | £6935 |
| Finances | Eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan and the Maintenance Loan |
Course Overview
What distinguishes this course from others? Data analysis, cloud-based technologies, object-oriented programming (Java), and website coding and publishing are among the in-demand skills covered in BSc (Hons) Computing study (HTML, CSS). The training also gives you a choice between two professional paths. Students with an interest in technical careers have the chance to develop in-depth knowledge of data mining, analysis, and programming skills. Alternatively, if you decide to pursue a management career in information technology, you can enrol in courses that will equip you with both technical expertise and managerial strategy.
Additionally, your learning activities to lay a foundation for continuing skill development throughout your career. For example, learning programming and coding in a way that will enable you to pick up future developments in technical fields like they're nothing new will be one of these foundational learning activities. You will therefore graduate with the lifelong, specialized knowledge and abilities that employers in the computing industry value the most, regardless of the course you take.
Foundation year
● Using Numeracy, IT and Data
● Research Skills & Using Information
● Values, Ethics & Working Collaboratively
● Developing Academic Skills
● Structure of Business
● Technology in Organisations
Year 2
● Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
● Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
● Introduction to Databases (Core)
● Introduction to Programming (Core)
● Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
● Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)
Year 3
● Human Computer Interaction (Core)
● Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
● IT Project Management (Core)
● Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
● Then choose 2 from:
● Advanced Databases (Elective)
● Digital Business (Elective)
● Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
● Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)
Year 4
● Data Mining (Core)
● Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
● Computing Project (Core)
● Choose 2 from:
● Information Security Management (Elective)
● Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
● Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
● Web Application Development (Elective)
Standard entry:
● Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
● High School diploma from your native country
Non-standard entry:
● All applicants can apply based on their work experience - 12 months of work experience is required. Consequently, academic qualifications/diploma is not required.
● To sum up, you don’t need any qualifications to be accepted at the university or college. You just need to pass English Test - Duolingo.
English language requirements
● All applicants must pass Duolingo English Test. You don’t need to pay for English Test - we provide you with a free voucher.
● All applicants must score an overall of 105 points on the Duolingo English Test to be accepted.
● All applicants cannot achieve lower scores per each component as per the below table.
| Duolingo | Minimum Required Score |
| Overall Band | 105 |
| Comprehension | 105 |
| Literacy | 95 |
| Conversation | 85 |
| Production | 75 |
● Portfolios
● Design tasks
● Exams
● Case studies
● Assessments
● Business plans
Funding for your studies
All of the students will receive Student Finance which means that you don't need to pay anything.
Tuition Fee Loans
Your tuition fees are paid using a tuition fee loan. This is given to your University or College directly. Only once you have completed your study and are making at least £26,575 per year do loan repayments begin. Students who study full- or part-time may apply
Maintenance Loan is NOT eligible for studying ONLINE.
