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Computing

Entry requirements


104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

An overall score of 28 - 31 points.

Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)

Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

T Level

M

120 UCAS tariff points

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

About this course


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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Applied computing

**Be part of the creation of new technologies that change our lives and the world around us. Learn to solve everyday organisational and end-user problems by analysing, designing and developing technical solutions.**

**Why study BSc (Hons) Computing at BU?**
- Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver

- Develop your computing skills by exploring different computing technologies and learn how to become a great problem solver

- Gain experience in developing front and back-end web systems, along with mobile and desktop applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks

- In addition to learning core computing skills, you will be able to tailor your degree to the areas of computing which most interest you and match your career ambitions

- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

- Career opportunities are broad and can include roles such as software engineer, web developer, IT analyst, or network engineer

- Within 15 months of completing their course, 100% of our students were in employment or further study.

Modules

First year core units include; Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Data Management, Introduction to Reliable Computing Systems and Computing and Society.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£18,800
per year
International
£18,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Bournemouth University

Department:

Department of Computing and Informatics

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

61%
Applied computing

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Others in computing

Teaching and learning

58%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
62%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
69%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
70%
IT resources
76%
Course specific equipment and facilities
51%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
90%
Male students
10%
Female students
76%
2:1 or above
13%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Others in computing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,000
med
Average annual salary
90%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

46%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
10%
Information technology technicians
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Others in computing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£25k

£25k

£31k

£31k

£41k

£41k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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