BSc

Business Computing

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,320GBP
  • Start date
    Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #354

Program overview

What Birkbeck, University of London says about their program:

The Business Computing programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a BSc degree that combines computing and business skills. This programme prepares students for both immediate employment and long-term career growth through a balanced curriculum.

Students in the Business Computing programme will gain a strong understanding of computing and information technology, focusing on programming, software engineering, and data science. The curriculum includes engaging in complex, real-world computing projects in the final year, providing valuable hands-on experience.

This programme is ideal for those looking to enter the computing field with a solid foundation in business principles. Graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic job market, supported by Birkbeck's extensive career services.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • We welcome applications from students with no previous qualifications or those with no recent experience of higher education.
  • The full entry requirements for all our undergraduate courses are specified on each course page.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

  • A levels

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All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

International qualification equivalence and academic transcripts/diploma must be provided; course-specific entry requirements apply.

  • Applicants need to submit a high school transcript along with other qualifications as part of the admission process
  • All students are required to provide an accepted form of photographic identification, such as a current passport
  • Applicants need to submit various supporting documents, which may include a birth certificate or passport and other relevant documentation as requested by the Registry
  • Applicants are encouraged to list all relevant qualifications and experiences in their application (optional)

Tests and examinations

English-language proficiency evidence is required unless an official exemption applies. Birkbeck’s usual IELTS Academic requirement is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each sub-test.

How to apply

  • UCAS

    Mixed deadline
    Application fee34.50 GBP
    Fee waiver

    UCAS fee waivers may apply for eligible applicants.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    Fee-discount scholarship of GBP 1,000 to GBP 5,000 for international-fee students starting full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in autumn 2026.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Birkbeck, University of London provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Birkbeck, University of London encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Birkbeck, University of London?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£149
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Birkbeck, University of London

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