Computing with Web Development with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Sharpen your skills and prepare yourself for the workplace by studying our BSc (Hons) in Computing and Web Development. From the latest developments in industry to cutting-edge applications you will be able to learn how computer theory and web development can work hand-in-hand to provide an exciting and fast paced career.You will have access to fully equipped computing facilities and be taught by expert lecturers providing high quality teaching and support in a friendly, motivated learning ...Read more

Sharpen your skills and prepare yourself for the workplace by studying our BSc (Hons) in Computing and Web Development. From the latest developments in industry to cutting-edge applications you will be able to learn how computer theory and web development can work hand-in-hand to provide an exciting and fast paced career.You will have access to fully equipped computing facilities and be taught by expert lecturers providing high quality teaching and support in a friendly, motivated learning environment . You’ll also benefit from our partnership with Amazon where we run its AWS Academy, allowing you to gain industry standard knowledge and skills and further enhance your career prospects.Now is an exciting time to study a computing-related degree, as we are seeing technology opening up and evolving the way in which we communicate, work and socialise. A degree in Computing and Web Development could lead to start a fast-paced and fulfilling career in a wide variety of sectors, including business, health care, hospitality, sport, aviation, travel, education and finance, to name just a few!The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.


Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Give yourself an edge in the graduate market by studying a hands-on degree. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest industry knowledge alongside working with industry professionals to gain invaluable practical experience whilst building your network base. Studying our programme allows you to learn fundamental vocational skills such as analysis and design, programming and testing, networking and security, software engineering and databases.Not only will you be learning vital information, you will be learning from innovative, forward-thinking and highly motivated expert lecturers. Our lecturers have close industrial links and all work together to ensure that you have the best possible enriched and stimulating learning environment. Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.


What will I study?

This programme is grounded in software and web technologies, with a focus on the technical side of web-based applications and services. You will gain an appreciation of the role that web-based computing can have in a range of business and industry contexts. The course provides a balance of theory and practice, providing opportunities to apply knowledge into real projects where possible. You will be exposed to a variety of computing discipline areas, so that you will then be able to select and apply appropriate principles, theories, best practices and appropriate technologies to address the needs of different business contexts, users, customers and stakeholders. You’ll work on developing a range of knowledge and skills to provide you with a solid foundation of the fundamentals of computing, looking at a range of topics from computer architectures to networking (Cisco), application programming to web development, and user experience to digital technologies.By the end of your time with us you’ll be putting all you have learnt into action with more independent based learning and research projects. You will study areas such as cloud computing, enterprise systems development, artificia

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WUSCA ranking:
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18/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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110th
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CUG Ranking
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106th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
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80%
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Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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AYESHA
05 Mar 24

The best aspect of my university experience was undoubtedly the vibrant and diverse academic community. The opportunity to engage with professors and peers from various..Read more

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Ruun
26 Jan 24

Great facilities..Read more

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Computer Science

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Mathematics
25%
Information & Communication technology
21%
Media Studies
14%
Biology
14%
Computing
14%
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£9,250 per year

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£15,000 per year

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£15,000 per year

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£15000 Per year

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AYESHA
05 Mar 24
The best aspect of my university experience was undoubtedly the vibrant and diverse academic community. The opportunity to engage with professors and peers from various...
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Ruun
26 Jan 24
Great facilities...
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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