BSc (Hons) Computing for Business (with Foundation Year)

What you will study

Year 1 (Foundation Year)

This year of study ensures that students from all subject backgrounds and life experiences get a foundational course of study that both prepares for subject specific and wider, university skills at an undergraduate level. You will spend time with a subject specific teaching team and a wider support network to ensure you get the support for a wide range of skills.

Modules:

• Study Skills for Success (Core): Develop the essential academic, digital, and organisational skills you will need to thrive at university. From managing your time and structuring assignments to researching and referencing, you will build the confidence to study independently and successfully.
• Collaborative Practice (Core): Work with students from other subject areas to explore cross-disciplinary challenges. You will develop key skills in teamwork, communication, and research while tackling relevant themes across different fields.
• A Day in the Life (Core): Explore the range of career paths linked to your chosen degree. You will gain insight into professional roles in your field and start creating a portfolio to support your development as a future graduate.
• Computer Hardware and Software (Optional): Gain a solid grounding in how computers work, from processors and memory to operating systems and software. You will also explore emerging technologies and trends shaping the IT sector today.
• Maths and Computing for Problem Solving (Optional): Strengthen your maths skills while learning how to apply them through programming. Topics include algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and problem-solving techniques relevant to computing and engineering.
• Foundations of Cyber Security (Optional): Learn how to identify and respond to cyber threats like malware, phishing, and social engineering. You will explore security principles and hands-on methods to protect systems and data.

Year 2 (Level 4)

Level 4  establishes a solid foundation in computing within the broader context of business and industry. Through design exercises, case studies, and projects, you will gain practical experience by applying core principles to real‑world scenarios.

Modules:

• Information Security and Governance: This module equips you with the knowledge, skills, and professional mindset to address complex information security challenges, ensure governance, and protect organisational information assets. It emphasises regulatory frameworks and their implementation through policies and procedures in a digital context.
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning: This module aims to provide you with a strong foundation in machine learning principles and techniques. By the end of this module, you will be equipped to apply supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms to real-world problems, evaluate the performance of different models, and recognise ethical considerations and potential biases involved in machine learning.
• Programming Fundamentals: This module introduces fundamental programming concepts using a contemporary programming language. Upon completion, you will understand programming's role, syntax, and logic within your subject area and apply fundamental techniques to solve contextual problems effectively.
• Computer Systems and Architecture: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and their architecture. It covers hardware, software, and their interactions, providing you with a strong foundation in computer architecture and practical knowledge of system components and functionalities.
• Database Systems: This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement efficient database schemas and structures using SQL, ensuring data integrity. It also aims to develop proficiency in utilising SQL techniques and features to query, manipulate, and manage data from multiple tables.
• Network Defence: This module equips you with essential network security concepts, strategies and techniques, focusing on threat analysis, mitigation, and best practices. Through hands‑on exercises and simulations, you will develop critical thinking and practical expertise in network defence. Aligned with industry standards, it prepares you for certifications and strengthens career prospects in cybersecurity.

Year 3 (Level 5)

In year three, you build and expand upon the knowledge gained in year one, gaining new skills in the visualisation of data, managing IT‑related projects, and developing systems.

Modules:

• Data Visualisation Tools and Techniques: This module builds your understanding of data visualisation, enabling you to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. You will gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Python libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn), applying them to real‑world business challenges. The module also enhances your analytical and evaluative skills, helping you interpret and critically assess visualisations, communicate insights effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences, and design user‑centred, accessible visualisations that support data‑driven decision making.
• Systems Engineering and Project Management: This module explores the concepts and practices essential for managing complex digital projects, emphasising the application of systems engineering principles. It provides a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering methodologies, principles, and processes, alongside advanced project management techniques required to oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions effectively.
• User Experience Design: This module introduces you to the key principles of usability and user‑centred design across a wide range of modern devices. You will learn how to analyse, design, and evaluate user interfaces, developing an understanding of what makes interactive systems effective and engaging. The module also examines the broader social, ethical, legal, political, economic, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies. By exploring these factors, you will be equipped to design interfaces for innovative products -including robotics, wearable and portable devices, and smart home technologies - while focusing on learnability, accessibility, usability, usefulness, and aesthetics.
• Web and Mobile App Development: This module introduces you to the core ideas behind designing and developing software for mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. Working in a hands‑on lab environment, you’ll use a modern object‑oriented programming language to build your own mobile apps. You will learn to think logically, apply algorithmic approaches to problem‑solving, and express solutions through clear program designs. The module also guides you through the full software development lifecycle - from requirements analysis to design, implementation, and testing - while helping you understand the syntax and structure of an industry‑relevant programming language.
• Cloud, Distributed Architecture and Security: This module introduces the concepts, principles, and technologies underpinning cloud computing, distributed architectures, and security. You will explore the design principles and challenges of cloud and distributed systems, critically examine security risks and mitigation strategies, investigate various cloud computing models and deployment approaches, and develop practical skills in designing, implementing, and managing cloud‑based and distributed systems to address real‑world challenges.
• Group Project: This module offers essential industry‑simulated experience, equipping you to manage tasks, challenges, and scenarios encountered in real‑world, group‑based digital projects. You will develop skills in organisation, communication, and coordination while focusing on the design, development, and implementation of a digital product aligned with professional methodologies and real‑world contexts.

Year 4 (Level 6) 

In your final year you will apply advanced theories to real-world challenges, with an emphasis on the critical evaluation of computing within the broader context of industry. During this year you will incorporate knowledge of the cyber security challenges facing businesses as well as looking to the future of technology and the impacts that may face in shaping the business world moving forwards. 

Modules: 

• Business Intelligent Systems: This module develops your analytical and practical skills in the principles, tools, and applications of Business Intelligence (BI). You will learn how to convert complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. Through hands on practical sessions with industry standard BI tools, you will explore key areas such as data warehousing, data mining, analytics, and reporting. The module also examines the organisational, managerial, and ethical dimensions of BI, equipping you with the knowledge to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage in modern business environments.
• Cyber Security: This module enhances your understanding of the principles, practices, and challenges of cyber security in modern business. You will learn to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to information systems, and apply effective tools, techniques, and policies to protect organisational assets. Combining technical expertise in securing networks, systems, and data with insight into the business, ethical, and legal dimensions of cyber security, the module equips you to navigate complex digital threats. You will also explore emerging technologies and security strategies, preparing you to play a key role in protecting digital infrastructures across professional environments. 
• Emergent Technologies: This module equips you with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their transformative impact on the field of computing. It examines cutting-edge innovations, their foundational principles, and real-world applications. You will develop the skills to critically evaluate and effectively apply these technologies in practical contexts. Additionally, the module fosters creativity and innovation, encouraging you to explore and experiment with novel technological solutions. 
• Threat detection and Incident response: This module equips you with essential skills to identify, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Focusing on best practices and proven techniques, you will learn to detect and mitigate security incidents across diverse organisational contexts. The module also emphasises developing your ability to investigate and assess security incidents, create incident response plans, and implement effective remediation strategies, preparing you to confidently handle real-world security challenges.
• Project: The project module is designed to prepare you for the tasks and challenges that you may encounter in the workplace after your graduation. Its objectives are to equip you with the skills to independently plan, manage, and report on a substantial, long-term project; apply theoretical knowledge from taught modules to practical, real-world problems; and critically evaluate diverse and often conflicting information from manuals, books, and research journals. Additionally, the project offers an opportunity to specialise in an area aligned with your personal interests and degree program, enhancing your expertise and career readiness.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry requirements & applying

The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above will be assessed on an individual basis by interview.

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.

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Career prospects

Our dedicated Careers and Employability team is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. They provide personalised advice, useful resources, and extracurricular employability events to prepare you for the job market.

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in: 

• Business Analyst
• Information Systems Manager 
• Systems Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Transformation Manager
• IT Consultant
• IT Project Manager
• Information Security and Governance Professional
• Enterprise Solutions Specialist
• Digital Marketing Analyst 

Additionally, you may choose to further your expertise through postgraduate studies. Explore our postgraduate courses for more information.

Fees & funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our undergraduate fees.

For international students looking to study this course please see our international fees.

Accommodation

At Wrexham University, we offer on-campus en-suite rooms within our Wrexham Student Village. These private, fully furnished spaces are conveniently located, providing easy access to campus facilities, study areas, and social spaces. Plus, you’re just a 10-minute walk from the city centre!

With all bills included, free Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and large social areas, you’ll find everything you need for a great student experience.

Explore our student accommodation options to find your perfect home away from home.

Subject to validation

Courses shown as “subject to validation” are new courses which are in development and the details of these courses are in the process of being finalised through the approval cycle, known as the ‘validation’ process. As soon as the programmes are validated the details of the course will be confirmed. The majority of new courses that are still ‘subject to validation’ are approved by the validation process; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead as planned, or be significantly amended, you will be informed by the university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Wrexham University or at another provider.

International

This course is open to international students, for information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.