Business Computing BSc - Brunel Universi

Tuition Fee

USD 23,582

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

48 months

Program Facts

About Program

About University

Admission Requirements

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Computer Applications | Software Development | Information Technology

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

USD 23,582

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2023-04-24	-
2023-09-19	-
2024-01-09	-

About Program

Program Overview

Overview

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, you’ll learn how to determine a dynamic mix of processes, which allow information delivery systems and users to carry out business effectively and efficiently. You’ll come to intuitively understand how an organisation’s 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.

We’ll ensure that you have a strong approach to problem-solving both individually and in groups involving model-building and analysis, applying both theoretical and empirical knowledge to make choices and find solutions. You will also master commonly used notations and methods to reason and communicate clearly about requirements, specifications, designs and solutions. All factors which contribute to whether a business sinks or swims.

Our course is designed for flexibility, so if you’re 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.

We know that when you graduate, you’ll be working on large projects. That’s why one third of each year of our programmes is project-based. On Levels 1 and 2, you’ll build a software solution in a team, and in your final year you’ll carry out an individual project. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your projects at the annual Made in Brunel (Software Innovation) event, with awards presented by the likes of Cisco, Sky and Xerox.

As part of your degree course, you’ll have the chance to take a year-long work placement between your second year and third year. We’ll support you in finding that all-important paid professional experience, in the UK or abroad. The feedback we’ve received is that those who have taken a placement are much more likely to find a job for which their degree was a formal requirement as it gives you a competitive advantage. Recent graduates have gone on to work for well-known names such as Accenture, Toshiba, Microsoft, British Airways, O2, and Barclays.

Our programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) The accreditation also allows you to apply for professional membership of the BCS after you have successfully completed your degree.

Brunel’s Computer Science department has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze, recognising our dedication to the advancement of gender equality in STEM subjects. We now have an ongoing three-year action plan to further implement strategies and improve our practices. As part of this endeavour, Brunel’s Women in Engineering and Computing mentoring scheme provides our female students with invaluable help and support from the industry.

You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour.

Program Outline

Course content

This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to computing within an organisation. You’ll feel fully equipped and able to assess and solve computing issues that face businesses today.

This course can be studied 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with placement, starting in September.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

This course has a placement option. Find out more about work placements available.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Read more about the structure of undergraduate degrees at Brunel.

Careers and your future

Our 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.

Assessment and feedback

Assessment and feedback varies from one module to another and may be based entirely on coursework, entirely on examination or on a combination of both. As you progress, you’ll learn how to reliably assess the quality and value of your own before you submit it.

Level 1 does not count towards your final degree classification; Level 2 is worth a third; and Level 3 accounts for two thirds. Your final year project is worth a third of the Level 3 marks.

Read our guide on how to avoid plagiarism in your assessments at Brunel.

Admission Requirements

GCE A-level BBB.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computing.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computing with an A-level at grade B.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D with A-levels grade BC.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

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

T levels : Merit overall

For Brunel Foundation of Mathematics and Computing with Integrated Foundation Year progression requirements, see the course page.

Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are also required, to include Maths and English Language.

Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants as well as our full GCSE requirements and accepted equivalencies in place of GCSEs.

If you are unable to meet the direct entry criteria above, you are invited to apply for a foundation course in Computer Science at Brunel Pathway College. When you successfully pass the foundation year, you can progress on to the Business Computing BSc.

English Language Requirements

All courses at Brunel have an English language requirement. This is listed on your

course page

under 'entry criteria'.

If you need an English test, we recommend booking one early

as there can be a long wait in some areas. You can also take our Brunel English Language Test (

BrunELT

What level of English do I need?

In general, our courses ask for an English level of between IELTS 6.0 and 7.0 or equivalent. Some courses will have higher requirements (and will require you to also reach minimum sub-scores), so please

check your course page

for the exact level

If you do not meet the required level of English, you can take one of our

pre-sessional courses

What English qualifications does Brunel accept?

English qualifications we currently accept for degree level study include those listed below. We accept a wide range of other qualifications, so if you are unsure please get in touch with us on

What English qualifications do I need if I wish to study English at Brunel before my degree course?

If you need to study English before starting your degree, you should take one of the following tests at

an approved test centre

in order to apply for a Student visa:

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT (minimum of IELTS 4 for overall and sub-scores)

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT (B1 level or above, Pass overall and 33 for each part)

Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (Ievel 1 or above, both modules)

Pearson PTE Academic UKVI (43 for each part)

Find out more about exams you can take to obtain a Student visa:

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI,

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

, and

Pearson PTE Academic

. For further details,

I don't need to study English before I start my degree. Do I still need to provide proof of English language?

All international students must show evidence that they meet the English requirement for their course of study. This applies even if English is the native language of your home country. If this is the case, a pass at high school level which is equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above is sometimes acceptable. Please see your

country page

for more information.

If you don't need to study English before your degree and don't have relevant high school qualifications, we can still accept a non-UKVI-approved IELTS from an official test centre with the required scores. However, should you not achieve the required scores for your degree course, you will not be able to use this IELTS to apply for a Tier 4 visa for a pre-sessional English course in the UK. In some circumstances, if you don't have a UKVI IELTS, you may be able to attend an English course with a Short Term Study visa.

for more information.

English language qualifications we accept

(Click to expand and see specific requirements):

IELTS for UKVI (UKVI approved for Student Visa)

Pre-sessional English only
4.0 to 5.0
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
(Minimum 4 in all subscores)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC)	(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes	(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores)
	(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course)
	(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course)

Pre-sessional English only

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC)

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes

4.0 to 5.0

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

(Minimum 4 in all subscores)

(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores)

(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course)

(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course)

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

View your course page

for more information.

Please contact

for more information.

Trinity College London: Secure English Language Tests for UKVI - Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI approved for Student Visa)


IELTS
Pre-sessional English only	4.0+
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
Trinity ISE
Pre-sessional English only	ISE I with pass or higher in all parts
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	ISE II with pass in all parts
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes	ISE III with pass in all parts
	ISE III with pass in all parts
	ISE IV with pass in all parts

Pre-sessional English only

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes

IELTS

4.0+

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

Trinity ISE

ISE I with pass or higher in all parts

ISE II with pass in all parts

ISE III with pass in all parts

ISE IV with pass in all parts

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

View your course page

for more information.

Please contact

for more information.

BrunELT (Brunel English Language Test)


IELTS
Pre-sessional English Only	4.0+
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/ Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
	7.5
BrunELT
Pre-sessional English Only	40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/ Brunel degree programmes	58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)
	63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course)
	68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)
	73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)

	Pre-sessional English Only	Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/ Brunel degree programmes
IELTS	4.0+	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5
BrunELT	40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts)	55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)	58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)	63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course)	68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)	73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)

Pre-sessional English Only

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/

Brunel degree programmes

IELTS

4.0+

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

7.5

BrunELT

40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts)

55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)

58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts)

63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course)

68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)

73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course)

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

View your course page

for more information.

Please contact

for more information.

Pearson Academic (UKVI approved for Student Visa)


IELTS
Pre-sessional English only	4.0+
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/ Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
PTE Academic UKVI
Pre-sessional English only	43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	59 (a minimum of 59 for each part)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/ Brunel degree programmes	59 (a minimum of 59 for each part)
	59 (a minimum of 59 for each part)
	64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course)

Pre-sessional English only

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)

Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/

Brunel degree programmes

IELTS

4.0+

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

PTE Academic UKVI

43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part)

59 (a minimum of 59 for each part)

64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course)

English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.

View your course page

for more information.

Please contact

for more information.

Cambridge


IELTS
Pre-sessional English only	4.0+
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	5.5
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	6.0
	6.5
	7.0
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams
Pre-sessional English only	140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B)
	180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A)
	185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B)
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language)
Pre-sessional English only	D
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	C/4
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	C/4
	C/4
	C/4
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language)
Pre-sessional English only	D
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	C/4
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	C/4
	C/4
	C/4
B2 First (formerly FCE)
Pre-sessional English only	140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test)
	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test)

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)
Pre-sessional English only	N/A
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)
	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test)
	185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Pre-sessional English only	N/A
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)
	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course)
	185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course)
International Legal English Certificate - ILEC/ International Certificate of Financial English - ICFE
Pre-sessional English only	N/A
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (B2 Pass)
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass)
	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass)
	185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C1 Pass with Merit)
International Education English O'level
Pre-sessional English only	D
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	C
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	C
	C
	C
Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in First Language English
Pre-sessional English only	D
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	C
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes	C
	C
	C

	Pre-sessional English only	Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)	Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/ Brunel degree programmes
IELTS	4.0+	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams	140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit)	160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C)	169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B)	180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A)	185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B)
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language)	D	C/4	C/4	C/4	C/4
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language)	D	C/4	C/4	C/4	C/4
B2 First (formerly FCE)	140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary)	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test)	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test)	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test)
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)	N/A	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test)	169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)	180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test)	185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)	N/A	160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score)</

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