BSc Business Computing

The BSc Business Computing at Northumbria University is designed to help you understand how computing theory applies to real-world business challenges. It is a 3-year full-time programme (with an optional placement or study abroad year) that equips you with the necessary skills to design, build, and manage business-focused IT systems.

This course covers core topics such as programming, information systems, IT service management, data analytics, and human-computer interaction. When you graduate with this degree, you'll know how to apply digital technologies to solve business problems and deliver value across industries like finance, healthcare, and media.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects. Aside from guided sessions, you will learn independently (self-study). Assessment is done through a combination of coursework, practicals, and exams. This method will help you apply what you learned in both practical and theoretical ways.

Northumbria University is a public university located in Newcastle, England's northeast. It was named Rutherford College upon its establishment in 1877, but it later became a university in 1992.

With approximately 38,300 students, the university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes in disciplines such as business and law, engineering and the environment, health and life sciences, and arts, design, and social sciences. The university prepares students for real-world impact through research and  strong industry ties.

According to the People and Planet rankings, the university is the most environmentally friendly in the Northeast. This shows that it is making significant efforts to protect the environment and promote eco-friendly initiatives.

These are the typical entry requirements to study BSc Business Computing at Northumbria University, Newcastle:

Grade Requirements

• Applicants are expected to have 112 UCAS points from an acceptable level 3 qualification, such as A-levels, BTECs, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

English Proficiency

• International applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the language. To do this, they must possess an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components. 

The tuition fee to study the BSc Business Computing at Northumbria University is £20,950. This fee does not include additional costs such as the placement year fee and personal items.

Northumbria University provides its students, especially international students, with funding and scholarship opportunities.

For example, if international students apply for undergraduate programmes, they may be eligible for a £4,000 tuition fee reduction in their first year of study.

Graduates of the BSc Business Computing from Northumbria University can work in roles such as the following:

• Business Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Data Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Business Intelligence Analyst

Applications for this course typically go through the university’s website or the UCAS platform. For more information on the application process, our experienced counsellors are available to assist.