Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons)
The University of Buckingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at The University of Buckingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Business Studies courses of The University of Buckingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £25000 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £30000 | £19000 - £34000 | £25500 - £43000 |
All Business Studies courses of The University of Buckingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27481 | £25353 | £29474 |
25-75 percentile range | £23330 - £33154 | £18976 - £33204 | £21838 - £40413 |
All Computer Science courses in the UK
Course Description
The University of Buckingham is:
- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).
- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses.
- Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford.
- Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors.
- As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money.
Computing and communications technologies lie at the heart of modern society. They include hardware, software, networks, tools, telecommunications equipment and required standards that provide the technological framework on which the delivery of information services is based. The IT industry is reporting a widening gap in software skills while hard technology is developing and diversifying fast.
The overall aim of this intensive programme is to enable all students to develop their potential so that they can apply what they have learnt to deal with computational problems and develop solutions in a real-world environment in relation to business studies. Through studying this programme, students learn how to specify, design, develop and operate efficient and innovative computer-based systems and gain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the relevant computing technologies within a shorter space of time. Graduates of the degree programme will be able to undertake a variety of careers in the IT sector of related industries.
This major/minor programme of study specifically aims to produce technically sound computing graduates who are exposed to basic concepts and practice of business studies, providing them with IT and computing technical know-how as well as awareness of the principles of the application areas.
The content of this fast-track programme is compatible with the UK QAA subject benchmark statement for Computing and with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The intensive nature of the programme requires motivation, commitment and above all good management of time.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Computer Science courses of The University of Buckingham
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons) at The University of Buckingham
65% | Health associate professionals |
20% | Sales occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies
All Business Studies courses of The University of Buckingham
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons)
England UK | £27750 | |
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Northern Ireland | £27750 | |
Scotland | £27750 | |
Wales | £27750 | |
Channel Islands | £27750 | |
EU | £44400 | |
International | £44400 | |
Ireland | £44400 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
G4N1
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About The University of Buckingham
Founded in 1976, The University of Buckingham is a private higher education institution located in the market town of Buckingham, in South East England. The area around the campus is populated with coffee shops, pubs, vintage stores, and restaurants so students will have plenty to do in their down time. University College Buckingham, as it was originally named, was the first private university in the UK, and has produced a series of successful CEOs, politicians, and even playwrights.
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Student composition of The University of Buckingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Buckingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 1575
- postgraduates:
- 915
- Total:
- 2490
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business and Management”: 250 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons) The University of Buckingham
- Tuition fees for this programme are 27750 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28200 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £33500 after graduation.
- Health associate professionals (65%), Sales occupations (20%), Customer service occupations (5%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 93. This means that 93% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Computing with Business Management BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Buckingham.