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The BSc (Hons) Business Computing at the University of Northampton equips students with a robust blend of computing knowledge and business strategy. It is ideal for those pursuing careers in IT project management, data systems, or business-driven tech solutions. The program blends practical programming and system analysis with applied business insights, offering a future-proof skill set tailored to the digital economy.
The course is aligned with industry frameworks like ITIL and Prince2®, and offers an optional placement year, enabling real-world experience. Students can choose to specialise in their area of interest after a shared first year with related computing courses, and full-time UK students benefit from a bespoke laptop included at the start of the course.
Course overview
Year 1: Foundational modules in programming (Java, SQL), web development (PHP, HTML/CSS), databases design and development
Year 2: Specialised study in website design, web programming, and group project.
Year 3: Advanced topics in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and IT project management, with a final-year dissertation.
Optional 1-year placement after Year 2
Dissertation project in your final year
Real-world business simulation and UX design projects
Support via the Northampton Employment Promise for graduate career success
Entry to postgraduate study (e.g., MSc Data Science, MSc Cybersecurity, MBA)
Alumni receive 20% discount on postgraduate tuition
Career-ready for IT consulting, business systems analysis, and tech entrepreneurship
85% of the students go on to work and/or study
Average earnings: £28,000, 15 months after the course
IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5Scholarships available to you based on criteria.Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above. Access (with 12 credits at L2 or 6 at L3 in Maths) and BTEC qualification in Computing at Level 3 are accepted in lieu of Mathematics GCSE.Course option includes an Integrated Foundation YearIT managersystems analystdata architectbusiness intelligence analystUX/UI designerweb developersoftware project managertech entrepreneur
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