Overview
At a time when big business is increasingly relying on technology, companies are eager to employ skilled graduates who understand computing technology and know how it can be used to help businesses succeed. This course will enhance your computing expertise and technical skills while developing your awareness of the business environment, putting you at an advantage in today’s competitive jobs market.
You will begin by studying the fundamentals of computing before investigating in your second year how businesses use computer systems and technology. In your final year, you will focus on key industry themes, including IT strategy, emerging technologies and managing change. A choice of option modules will allow you to hone the technical skills you will need to deal with a wide range of business problems.
Throughout the course, you will enhance your employability by learning a range of key competencies, including building websites, designing information systems and writing code to generate reports that will allow you to make strategic predictions for businesses. Learning how to communicate information and ideas clearly and in a compelling way will be an important element of the course. Coupled with proven skills in data and information analysis, you will graduate with the confidence and ability to shape business decisions at the highest level.
Our partnership with global communications technology giant Avaya brings the company’s cutting-edge expertise to the heart of Headingley Campus. You will have direct access to the Avaya Breeze, Avaya Aura and Avaya Equinox platforms as you explore the real-time optimisation of new middleware. This facility forms the company’s regional base, meaning you will be part of a community that includes potential employers who use Avaya’s products, enabling you to start building your professional network while you study.
We are committed to providing you with hands-on experience. This course is all about learning and doing, so you will combine theoretical knowledge with developing practical skills in a range of areas including building dashboards, analysing data and designing and coding websites. You will also learn from industry experts who will deliver guest lectures focusing on how advances on computing technology are revolutionising the world of business.
You will learn from specialist tutors, and you will be encouraged to challenge them with new ideas and projects. With their support, you will cultivate an enquiring mind that is primed to analyse, to question and to seek out answers.
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you will have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of in a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you will also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.
Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Course Features
- 24/7 Library
- Expert careers service
- Placements
- Sandwich year
- Study abroad option
- TEF Silver Award
- University accommodation
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Entry Requirements
Additional Requirements
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2 If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.Selection Criteria:
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.International Baccalaureate
24 pointsIELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.Mature Applicants
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however recent relevant work experience may also be considered. Please note that for some of our professional courses all applicants will need to meet the specified entry criteria and in these cases work experience cannot be considered in lieu. If you wish to apply through this route you should refer to our University Recognition of Prior Learning policy that is available on our website. Please note that all applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, variations to this will be listed on the individual course entry requirements.Additional Requirements
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2 If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.Selection Criteria:
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.International Baccalaureate
24 pointsIELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Careers
Careers
Teaching and learning
Core Modules
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of programming. Typical content will include variables and data types; understanding sequence, selection and Iteration; basic algorithms; structured programming and reuse.
- Website Development
Exploring technologies that support website development, you will study user-centred design principles and apply appropriate evaluation techniques.
- Computing Systems
- Fundamentals of Databases
You will explore the stages involved in the development of database systems. You will acquire modelling and systems development skills, and examine ethical and professional issues related to the database development process.
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
You will develop your skills in report writing and presenting as you enhance your understanding of many aspects of computer science, including software engineering, computer networking, digital media, AI, cloud computing, sustainable computing and big data.
- Systems Analysis & Design
Studying the system development life cycle, you will focus on requirements capture, analysis and the modelling needed for the design of information systems.
Core Modules
- Project Management
You will develop your understanding of concepts relating to project management, focusing particularly on planning, organisation and control of resources in order to address a specific task, event or project towards completion.
- Business Analysis
You will increase your appreciation of the role of information in organisational environments. You will focus on the development and implementation of both packaged solutions and bespoke developments.
- Digital Organisations
You will be introduced to the technological and managerial issues of organising in the digital era.
- Business Concepts & Information Systems
- Web Applications & Technologies
You will explore the design and development of dynamic websites. You will examine the design process as applied to the development of websites alongside server-side web development to a point where you will be able to build a well-designed, interactive site.
- Database Systems
Building on your experience of designing and implementing databases, you will use your database application development skills and programming knowledge to build robust applications.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.
Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Core Modules
- IT Systems Strategy
You will enhance your understanding of management and planning concepts in the exploitation of information systems, technologies and resources to sustain corporate competitiveness.
- Production Project
You will develop a product, ideally for an external client. You will research, generate ideas, design, create, implement and evaluate your product, reflecting on your performance throughout the process.
Option modules may include:
- Business Intelligence
- Advanced Databases
You will apply a practical perspective to data and database development and management. You will seek to justify and implement appropriate modelling, design and programming strategies that satisfy the requirements associated with a range of modern data/database applications.
Innovative use of technology is one of the keys to the success of businesses’ operations. The ability to think creatively about the interaction between technology, data, businesses and lifestyle combined with the skills to communicate and implement these ideas will be what drives this innovation.
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Fees & funding
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
Location
Headingley Campus
Home to our first-rate sporting facilities – Headingley Campus has a rich and diverse history having played to visitors such as Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. Set in 100 acres of parkland, with easy access to Leeds city centre, many of our buildings look out onto our grassy acre – a perfect place for hanging out, playing games and catching up with friends on long summer days. Headingley Campus has modern sport science laboratories, animation and music studios and the latest computing labs, as well as one of our libraries, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
