Business Computing with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The Business Computing BSc degree is a challenging course that provides highly relevant, hands-on experience. Through a mixture of theory and real-world practice, youll learn how to determine a dynamic mix of processes, which allow information delivery systems and users to carry out business effectively and efficiently. Youll come to intuitively understand how an organisations information systems need to adapt to the changes and developments natural to growth and progress. The modules on this ...Read more

The Business Computing BSc degree is a challenging course that provides highly relevant, hands-on experience. Through a mixture of theory and real-world practice, youll learn how to determine a dynamic mix of processes, which allow information delivery systems and users to carry out business effectively and efficiently. Youll come to intuitively understand how an organisations information systems need to adapt to the changes and developments natural to growth and progress. The modules on this degree course cover a range of topics, including the basic properties of software artefacts like information, algorithms, programs, common commercial system, and network architectures. System development approaches are also covered, including requirements capture, design methods, models, tools and techniques, implementing and testing systems, and software maintenance. Appreciation of project management issues arising from team-based software development is a key feature of the degree. Our course is designed for flexibility, so if youre not sure which route you want to go down, you can select modules and specialise gradually during your time with us. You can transfer between Computer Science and Business Computing up to the start of Level 2, then should you wish, you can choose a specialism up to the start of Level 3.Careers and your futureOur Business Computing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. With the ability to handle the increasing demands of scientific, technological and commercial development in the 21st century, you'll be in high demand with the wide-ranging companies and organisations increasingly dependent on computer technology.You could go on to a career such as software developer, business analyst, web developer, technical architect or helpdesk engineer.Recent graduates have taken up roles with companies such as Accenture, BP, FDM, the BBC and Wipro.

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

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Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT or Engineering with 45 credits at Level 3

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including SL5 or HL4 in English and Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above)

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in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with any A level at grade B OR DM in any subject with grade B in an A level from the following subjects: Computing, Engineering, Information Technology, ICT, Computer Science, Maths, Physics

in any subject with A levels grade BC in any subject.

in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with any A level at grade B OR DM in any subject with grade B in an A level from the following subjects: Computing, Engineering, Information Technology, ICT, Computer Science, Maths, Physics

in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with any A level at grade B OR DM in any subject with grade B in an A level from the following subjects: Computing, Engineering, Information Technology, ICT, Computer Science, Maths, Physics

in any subject with A levels grade BC in any subject.

in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Crime and Security or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

in any subject with A levels grade BC in any subject.

Subjects accepted: Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services

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England

£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£21,260 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£21,260 per year

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Students from International

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£21260 Per year

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Brunel University of London is located in leafy west London and offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate...

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