BSc Business Computing with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Foundation Year, an undergraduate degree centred on the intersection of computing technologies, software development, and business systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate study. The course begins with the foundation year, covering Introduction to Software Development, Study Skills for Success, Introduction to Computing Mathematics, and Introduction to Computer Technologies. The second year introduces core concepts through Computer Systems, Programming, Skills for IS Professionals, and Data Science and Visualisation. The third year advances into specialised topics via Mobile Web App Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Digital Business. The final year involves independent research through Project, alongside advanced study in Business Intelligence Technologies and Responsible Computing, while optional modules allow students to choose from Machine Learning, Human-Centred Computing, IT Consultancy, and Cyber Security.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 58%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Other Educational Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Computer Systems
- Programming
- Skills for IS Professionals
- Data Science and Visualisation
- Information Systems and Databases
- User Requirements and Design
- Mobile Web App Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Business
- Computing Group Project
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Business Intelligence Technologies
- Responsible Computing
- Project
- Machine Learning
- Human-Centred Computing
- IT Consultancy
- Cyber Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Computing with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000.
What do graduates of BSc Business Computing with Foundation Year at University of West London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Computing with Foundation Year at University of West London?
58% 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business Computing with Foundation Year at University of West London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.