BSc (Hons) Business Computing

• Software design
• Application development
• Cloud computing
• Consultancy and operations management
• Business intelligence
• Data analysis.

To explore the BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, click here.

Year 1 of the course will see students engaging with designing and developing software, as well as the fundamentals of business and project management.

Modules may include:

• Software Design and Development
• Information Security and Risk Management
• Immersive Technologies
• Operations and Project Management
• Professional Life and Practice 1
• Professional Life and Practice 2

Year 2 of this course will build on the foundations developed in the first year, helping students expand their knowledge and expertise of both business and computing.

Modules may include: 

• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Digital Product Management
• Full Stack Application Development
• Work Based Learning or Live Project
• Professional Life and Practice 3

The final year further develops the students’ business and technological acumen, and will culminate in a large final project, designed to allow students to demonstrate their learnings from the three-year programme.

Modules may include:

• Enterprise Systems and Cloud Computing
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Capstone project
• Professional Life and Practice 4

The course will be assessed through formative, summative, practical, peer and reflective assessment. 

Formative assessments, such as quizzes and group discussions, are designed to provide ongoing feedback and support learning throughout the course.

Summative assessments will take place at the end of key modules and include presentations and project reports.

Practical assessments evaluate students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge, and may include case studies or design projects.

Peer assessments help to promote self-reflection and critical thinking, helping students build on their analytical and evaluative skills.

Reflective assessments such as journals encourage personal growth and awareness of learning processes. 

Graduates from this course can enter roles including, but not limited to, business analyst, information technology consultant, systems developer, e-commerce specialist or data analyst.

Potential future sectors that graduates may enter include digital marketing, software systems management e-commerce and creative enterprise. They may also continue onto further study through MSc programmes in a business or technology field.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below;

• Three A Levels at grade BCC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 104 UCAS Tariff points

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website.  The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page.

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

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The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate application form.

You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne have strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

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• Undergraduate fees and funding
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• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts
• Student finance

For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England,  language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international section.

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• How to apply
• International Education Agents
• Visas and immigration
• Student visa CAS deposit refund
• International student FAQs

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

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