BSc Business Computing
About this course
BSc(Hons) Business Computing is an undergraduate degree that examines how information technology addresses practical commercial challenges. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Project Management. Students can opt for a four-year sandwich route featuring a professional work placement. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundation Technical Skills, Business Applications, Business Management Fundamentals, and IT Practice: Skills, Models and Methods. The second year progresses to Data, Schemas and Applications, Digital Business, IT Practice: Collaborative Project, and Project Management. The final year involves Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media, IT Practice: Consultancy Project, and Professional Preparation. Optional modules in the final year allow study in areas such as Information Systems Dissertation, Software Development Project, Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Sustainable Business and Computing.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 40%
- Left higher education: 55%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 61%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Technical Skills
- Business Applications
- Business Management Fundamentals
- IT Practice: Skills, Models and Methods
- Data, Schemas and Applications
- Digital Business
- IT Practice: Collaborative Project
- Project Management
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media
- IT Practice: Consultancy Project
- Professional Preparation.*
- Information Systems Dissertation
- Software Development Project
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Sustainable Business and Computing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £54,000.
What do graduates of BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business Computing at UWE Bristol?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 55% left higher education.