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BSc (Hons) Computing for Business Bachelor's degree at East London

BSc (Hons) Computing for Business at East London combines computing and business disciplines, preparing graduates for professional roles across sectors.

BSc (Hons)
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3
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Full-time
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55%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BSc (Hons) Computing for Business is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at East London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Computing graduates from this provider, 55% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 35% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

6.8
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional93

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Solid55

Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 55% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Solid55

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 55% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Foundation Year 5 modules
  • Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
    Module details

    Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You'll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Practical sessions will sharpen your communication, research, and critical thinking abilities, while workshops will guide you in building a digital portfolio to strengthen your employability. Alongside hands-on experience, you'll map your ca

  • Creative and Technology Industries Study SkillsCore
    Module details

    Build the academic and professional skills you need for success in the creative and technology industries. You'll develop key study techniques, including effective note-taking, research, academic writing, and digital communication. Through workshops, tutorials, and practical tasks, you'll boost your confidence as an independent learner and strengthen your ability to plan, organise, and deliver assignments. You'll also learn how to manage your time effectively, reference sources correctly, and ap

  • Creative and Technology Industries Data SkillsCore
    Module details

    Strong numeracy and data-handling skills are vital in creative industries. In this module, you'll learn how to interpret graphs, solve problems using digital tools like spreadsheets, and present numerical information clearly. Practical exercises build your confidence with real-world scenarios, supporting your wider academic and professional development. By focusing on rational problem-solving and applied data skills, you'll strengthen your ability to work independently and collaboratively on fut

  • Media and Communication SkillsCore
    Module details

    Understanding how media messages are created and interpreted is essential in today's digital world. This module introduces you to key frameworks for analysing visual media, while also building your ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. You'll design an academic poster using professional software, develop critical thinking around cultural differences, and practise both oral and written communication for academic and industry contexts.

  • Computer Science in PracticeCore
    Module details

    A project-based approach is at the core of this module, helping you apply your knowledge to real computing and tech challenges. You'll work on software development, cybersecurity, hardware projects, or data science tasks, depending on your interest. Group work, project management, and professional communication are emphasised, alongside technical problem-solving. Continuous feedback will guide you as you prepare for higher-level computer science study, with a focus on producing professional-stan

Year 1 6 modules
  • Information Systems Modelling and DesignCore
    Module details

    Develop skills and techniques required for analysing, modelling and designing information systems. Understand the legal, social, ethical and professional issues relating to information systems development. This core module enhances your knowledge of information systems modelling and design.

  • Software DevelopmentCore
    Module details

    Gain the skills to design, implement and test software applications using a high-level programming language. The module is taught from first principles and assumes no prior knowledge. It focuses on programming fundamentals such as variables, control structures, arrays and procedural programming methodology. It then introduces the object-oriented programming concepts of objects, classes and inheritance.

  • Web TechnologiesCore
    Module details

    The module will allow you to examine the requirements for web applications and to select appropriate tools and techniques with which to design and build them. You will be able to use those selected tools and techniques to design, implement and test web pages. You will be able to provide professional documentation for the web pages produced.

  • Maths for ComputingCore
    Module details

    This module will help you build fundamental knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills that are required for the study and application of computer science and cyber security. This module starts with the basic arithmetic and algebraic concepts that are used in almost every aspect of computer science. This is followed by topics on logic which are fundamental concepts used in the functioning of computer hardware and design and programming of software. Computer science theory heavily relies on pr

  • Computer Systems and NetworksCore
    Module details

    The module aims to provide a basic understanding of computer architecture. You will discover the relationship between hardware and software components of a computer system. You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of computer networking. The module delves into key concepts of computer science, ensuring you grasp the theoretical knowledge essential for navigating the complexities of modern computing systems and networks.

  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)Core
    Module details

    Developing key professional skills is critical for successful graduate-level employment, entrepreneurship and career progression in the 4th industrial revolution. This module will help you to identify the skills, competencies and experience required for successful development in a range of future careers. You will recognise areas for your own personal and professional development through taught and workshop activities. Central to the process is for you to develop reflective skills, openness and

Year 2 6 modules
  • Database SystemsCore
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge that influences the design, implementation and applications of database management systems. It promotes the understanding of computer database systems in information management by providing technical skills that are required to deploy a database management system using various languages and tools that can be used within game development.

  • Business Intelligence AnalysisCore
    Module details

    This module provides you with knowledge of the current trends in business intelligence analysis techniques and related topics. It will expose you to the skills, techniques and programming tools that yield the current industrial standards for data analysis.

  • Web and Mobile App DevelopmentCore
    Module details

    This computer science module aims to give you hands-on experience with a variety of advanced software development methodologies and techniques. Develop industry-standard software applications using front-end and back-end tools. Gain invaluable insights into the latest software development methodologies and techniques.

  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)Core
    Module details

    In this core module, you will engage with the abstract in computer science. At the same time, you will develop fundamental professional skills key to thriving in the 4th industrial revolution. Through a blend of taught sessions and practical experiences, you will gain the skills necessary for job applications within the IT sector. You'll also gain insights into the abstract concepts inherent in computer science. By reflecting on strategies for personal and professional development, you'll furthe

  • Cyber SecurityCore
    Module details

    The main aims of this module are: To provide you with an overview of the different types of threats to cyber networks and computer systems, and the measures that can be put in place to counteract and mitigate these threats. The module also will introduce you to some digital forensics investigation techniques and imaging tools.

  • Information Systems, Strategy and ManagementCore
    Module details

    The module equips you with a detailed understanding of the impact of various information systems from the strategic management and operational perspective of an organisation. It provides opportunities for you to learn decision-making processes, data analytics, risk management and IT audit for managing computer information systems for an organisation.

Optional Placement 1 modules
  • Optional PlacementOptional
    Module details

    There's the option to undertake a year-long industrial placement after your second year, usually paid. We have long-standing links with many well-known employers who can offer you a worthwhile placement. Like many of our students, you could go on to gain permanent employment with your placement organisation.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course blends core business and management knowledge with a computing focus to equip you for digital business environments. You'll typically start with foundations in management, marketing, business economics and data skills. Year 2 moves into operations, organisational behaviour, and strategy, building your understanding of how organisations function and compete. In Year 3, you'll choose from specialist pathways such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, and complete a capstone project, often a real client brief or dissertation, that integrates your learning. Throughout, you'll develop both strategic business acumen and practical analytical skills for a technology-driven workplace.

Who it's for

This course suits students interested in the intersection of technology and business operations. You might pursue it if you want to develop technical skills alongside business acumen, useful for roles bridging IT and management. The course offers specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Consulting, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 80–95 points.

Careers & job market

Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000; after three years, £21,250 to £30,000; and after five years, £26,350 to £37,200. These figures reflect national outcomes, not university-specific guarantees.

University & format

The University of East London, a public university, offers this programme as a full-time 3-year Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons). Teaching and learning take place at the University's campus (location details available on their website). The course is delivered in English and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree. The university holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
91%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent75% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 80 - 95 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check East London's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent75%
another higher-education qualification25%
a Baccalaureate5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesAABA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeG500quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code G500). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask East London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr

Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.

Check fees at East London →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

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Careers & earnings

What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£27,000£25,000 – £29,00010
3 years after£22,500£16,500 – £31,000130
5 years after£26,500£20,000 – £37,500150

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

55%
in work or further study 15 months on
35%
in highly skilled work or study
55%
continue past their first year
45%
find their work meaningful
45%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£27,000
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£22,500
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£26,500
£26,350 – £37,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500

National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

55 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

50% working5% working and studying0% in further study35% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.

This course £26,500Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
21st percentile

Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
  • Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 15% of published destinations
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
  • Welfare ProfessionalsSOC 2020 246 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £39,047
  • Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine reporting and data pulls
  • First-draft decks and copy
  • Standard forecasts and reconciliations
  • Scheduling and admin workflows

More human than ever

  • Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
  • Leading, negotiating and selling
  • Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
  • Relationships with clients and teams

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

55% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 6.8 out of 10: NSS 92.6% · in work or study 55% · continued 55%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of East London

All students26,755
International49.4%
Aged 25+34.1%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around University of East London

1,002 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 281Anti Social Behaviour 176Vehicle Crime 116Other Theft 80Shoplifting 61

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Business & Management right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by East London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check East London’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with East London and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 128 - 143 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by East London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Computing graduates from this provider, 55% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 35% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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