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Business Computing with Integrated Foundation Year

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Develop user-focused technology solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration, graduating industry-ready for careers in IT consultancy, business analysis, software development, and more.

Why study this degree?

  1. Build strong computing foundations alongside business acumen
  2. Develop core skills in software design, networking, and cloud computing
  3. Gain consultancy and operational management expertise
  4. Apply technical problem-solving to real-world business challenges
  5. Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Our BSc (Hons) Business Computing course blends computing and business skills, equipping you with expertise in software development, cloud computing, and data analysis alongside operations and consultancy knowledge. Designed for those who enjoy building and implementing solutions, it prepares you for roles that connect technology with business needs, including software development, business intelligence analyst, and system developer.

Through hands-on learning in areas like full stack development, web design, business intelligence, and entrepreneurship, you'll develop technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to tackle real-world challenges.

Set within Ravensbourne's creative environment, this program encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in IT consultancy, business analysis, software development, and more, with the skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Integrated Foundation Year
On the Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of design. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

After you have completed your Integrated Foundation Year, you will study the following:

Year 1
Year 1 of the course will see students engaging with designing and developing software, as well as the fundamentals of business and project management.

Modules may include:

  • Rave Beginnings in Computing

  • Business Information Systems

  • System Automation

  • Web Development

  • Computing in Society

  • Databases

Year 2
Year 2 of this course will build on the foundations developed in the first year, helping students expand their knowledge and expertise of both business and computing.

Modules may include:

  • Cyber Risk Management

  • Business System Automation

  • Business Analytics

  • Professional Skills

  • Cloud Based Systems

Year 3
The final year further develops the students’ business and technological acumen, and will culminate in a large final project, designed to allow students to demonstrate their learnings from the three-year programme.

Modules may include:

  • Cyber Security

  • Information System Management

  • Information System Automation

  • IT Project Management

  • Career Preparation

  • Final Major Project

Modules

Year 1 will introduce you to the fundamental principles of computing and digital problem-solving. This foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

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

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N006
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level
CC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

Access to HE Diploma
P: 45 credits

T Level
P

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test.
TOEFL (iBT)72TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre.
PTE Academic59PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test.
Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email international@rave.ac.uk

Ravensbourne English Language Requirementshttps://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/entry-requirements-and-visas/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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.

Additional fee information

Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students will rise to the maximum capped level permitted by the UK Government for subsequent years of the course (currently £9,790).

Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.

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