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
Programming Fundamentals
Relational Database Development Fundamentals
Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
Web Development Fundamentals
Into ARU
Year 2
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 3
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.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
ARU operates a policy of making contextualised offers for this course which may be a reduced conditional offer or an unconditional offer, using data from UCAS to make our assessment. We consider that this approach promotes the equality of educational opportunity for applicants from low participation groups in HE. ARU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve their full potential. The offer of a place through the contextual offer process is at the discretion of ARU.
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.
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| 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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