COMPUTING FOR BUSINESS WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

Complete a substantial final-year project that showcases your technical and professional capabilities.
Build experience in project planning, teamwork and problem‑solving through industry‑aligned tasks.
Explore current challenges in areas such as cyber security, data‑driven decision making and digital innovation.
Strengthen professional awareness, including ethics, communication and responsible tech use.

Teaching

The computing programme suite leverages cutting-edge industry tools and software, paired with innovative teaching methods, to equip students with industry-relevant skills and empower them to excel. Staff fully embrace the Active Learning Framework (ALF), enhancing the teaching and learning experience through diverse, dynamic methods.

The programme integrates core project modules simulating cross-disciplinary industry practices with subject-specific modules, offering theoretical and practical expertise. Students engage in active learning sessions, industry talks, workshops, and practical exercises while exploring emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Delivered on Wrexham campus, the programme features specialist labs, a Cyber Innovation Academy with internationally recognised certifications, and general-purpose computing facilities. Most undergraduate modules, apart from the 40-credit final-year project, are 20 credits. Each 20-credit module requires 200 hours of learning, consisting of a small proportion of timetabled sessions, including lectures, labs, workshops, and tutorials, alongside a significant proportion of guided independent study.

Assessment

Aligned with the Active Learning Framework (ALF), the programmes employ innovative, context-driven assessment strategies that integrate portfolio-building exercises to enhance student achievement and employability. Cloud-based systems track and manage student progress in projects, ensuring transparency in group work and simulating an industry environment to deepen professional awareness.

Assessments focus on mastery of skills and knowledge, adopting a tailored approach supported by formative activities such as self-reflection, peer assessments, and targeted feedback. For coursework and portfolio-based modules, milestone reviews provide personalised feedback, keeping students on track to meet learning outcomes and deliverables.

Modules with embedded industry certifications include preparatory coursework submissions for feedback, ensuring readiness for final assessments. These assessments align with certification requirements and may involve remote proctored in-class evaluations, bridging academic and industry standards to strengthen student employability.

Assessments encompass a diverse range of methods, including:

Coursework and Projects: Assignments and projects provide hands-on experience, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. This may include software development projects, research papers, or problem-solving tasks.
Coding Assignments: Practical coding assignments assess students' programming skills, logical reasoning, and ability to develop efficient and effective code.
Group Projects: Collaborative projects evaluate teamwork, communication, and the ability to work in diverse teams, reflecting the collaborative nature of the tech industry.
Presentations: Students may be required to present their findings, solutions, or project outcomes, enhancing their communication and presentation skills.
Laboratory Work: Practical sessions in computer labs assess students' ability to apply concepts, troubleshoot issues, and work with various tools and technologies.
Problem-Solving Exercises: These exercises challenge students to solve complex problems, encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills.
Reports and Documentation: Writing reports or documenting project processes assesses students' ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Year 1:
Study Skills for Success (Core)
Collaborative Practice (Core)
A Day in the Life (Core)
Computer Hardware and Software (Optional)
Maths and Computing for Problem Solving (Optional)
Foundations of Cyber Security (Optional)

Year 2

Information Security and Governance
Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Programming Fundamentals
Computer Systems and Architecture
Database Systems
Network Defence

Year 3

Data Visualisation Tools and Techniques
Systems Engineering and Project Management
User Experience Design
Web and Mobile App Development
Cloud, Distributed Architecture and Security
Group Project

Year 4

Business Intelligent Systems
Cyber Security
Emergent Technologies
Threat detection and Incident response
Project

Teaching & Assessment
Teaching

The computing programme suite leverages cutting-edge industry tools and software, paired with innovative teaching methods, to equip students with industry-relevant skills and empower them to excel. Staff fully embrace the Active Learning Framework (ALF), enhancing the teaching and learning experience through diverse, dynamic methods.

The programme integrates core project modules simulating cross-disciplinary industry practices with subject-specific modules, offering theoretical and practical expertise. Students engage in active learning sessions, industry talks, workshops, and practical exercises while exploring emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Delivered on Wrexham campus, the programme features specialist labs, a Cyber Innovation Academy with internationally recognised certifications, and general-purpose computing facilities. Most undergraduate modules, apart from the 40-credit final-year project, are 20 credits. Each 20-credit module requires 200 hours of learning, consisting of a small proportion of timetabled sessions, including lectures, labs, workshops, and tutorials, alongside a significant proportion of guided independent study. Staff operate an Open-Door policy, providing flexible support beyond scheduled hours.

Assessment

Aligned with the Active Learning Framework (ALF), the programmes employ innovative, context-driven assessment strategies that integrate portfolio-building exercises to enhance student achievement and employability. Cloud-based systems track and manage student progress in projects, ensuring transparency in group work and simulating an industry environment to deepen professional awareness.

Assessments focus on mastery of skills and knowledge, adopting a tailored approach supported by formative activities such as self-reflection, peer assessments, and targeted feedback. For coursework and portfolio-based modules, milestone reviews provide personalised feedback, keeping students on track to meet learning outcomes and deliverables.

Modules with embedded industry certifications include preparatory coursework submissions for feedback, ensuring readiness for final assessments. These assessments align with certification requirements and may involve remote proctored in-class evaluations, bridging academic and industry standards to strengthen student employability.

Assessments encompass a diverse range of methods, including:

Coursework and Projects: Assignments and projects provide hands-on experience, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. This may include software development projects, research papers, or problem-solving tasks.
Coding Assignments: Practical coding assignments assess students' programming skills, logical reasoning, and ability to develop efficient and effective code.
Group Projects: Collaborative projects evaluate teamwork, communication, and the ability to work in diverse teams, reflecting the collaborative nature of the tech industry.
Presentations: Students may be required to present their findings, solutions, or project outcomes, enhancing their communication and presentation skills.
Laboratory Work: Practical sessions in computer labs assess students' ability to apply concepts, troubleshoot issues, and work with various tools and technologies.
Problem-Solving Exercises: These exercises challenge students to solve complex problems, encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills.
Reports and Documentation: Writing reports or documenting project processes assesses students' ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS