Overview
We list Applied Computing BSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Applied Computing moves from fundamentals into a specialism you pick partway through. We currently work with 31 universities on this course across 24 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Practical rather than theoretical, and aimed squarely at employment: databases, networks, development and support. Employers in business IT hire it readily, and it converts well from a non-computing background.
Roles graduates go into
- Software developer
- IT systems analyst
- Application support analyst
- Database administrator
- Network or infrastructure engineer
- Technical consultant
Where they work
- Business IT and managed service providers
- Public sector and NHS digital teams
- Manufacturing and logistics IT
- Software houses
- Consultancies
After the course
Vendor certification in Microsoft, Cisco or a cloud platform is the usual next step and employers commonly pay for it.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,000