Learn and hone software development, networking and cyber security skills that are in high demand across the industry.
Our employment-focused Computing degree is designed to equip you with a broad understanding of many computing principles and build your skills in programming, database management, web development, and software engineering. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore various other areas of computing, such as computer networks, cyber security, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
This will expose you to the diverse nature of the IT sector, and give you the chance to explore which part of this industry you want to kick-start your career in. You'll also gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and final year projects.
Why ARU?
Study in Peterborough, a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network
Work in state-of-the-art facilities, with industry-standard software
Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects
Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work
Develop highly valued transferable skills to enable career pivots
Learn from sector experienced, expert lecturers
Year 1
Contemporary Issues
Extended Project
Literacies in Higher Education
Into ARU
Year 2
Programming Fundamentals
Relational Database Development Fundamentals
Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
Web Development Fundamentals
Into ARU
Year 3
Object Oriented Programming Design and Development
Becoming an IT Professional
Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals
Team Based Project
Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Year 4
Placement year
Year 5
Computing Major Project
Developing Legacy Software Systems
Future Tech and Development
Advanced Networking
Ethical Hacking
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Five GCSE passes at grade 3 or D or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two year post-GCSE study requirement, but you still have to meet the GCSE requirements.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificate level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 overall including 5.5 in each band/component.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
International fee TBC
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