Business Computing with Analytics (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 5 years | September | £9790.00 year per | £20685.00 year per |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
- £20,685 (Int'l) per year
- Placement year: For all fee regions the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
- Foundation Year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 (Int'l) per year
For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course overview
Global businesses are constantly developing and implementing information technology to achieve their goals. On this course, you will acquire technical and operational skills to prepare you for cutting-edge work in a variety of business contexts.
Why study BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Analytics at BU?
- Develop the versatility and personal qualities to combine business, technical and data analytics skills to meet the dynamic needs of employers in a global context
- Build and improve your applied technical and data skills with a business appreciation to inform
- Study and practice in our state-of-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
- Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions in the UK and the world
- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
- You'll be qualified to work as an IT professional whose role focuses on transforming business processes and driving business innovations to meet ever changing needs through IT
Course accreditation
Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) provides an indicator of quality and can help you work towards Chartered IT Professional status. You’ll have the chance to complete Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification courses during your degree.
Entry requirements
For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
Foundation Year: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points and GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4.
For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.
- China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
- France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
- Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
- India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
- Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
- Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%
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