Course Overview
BSc (Hons) Computing at Bath Spa is hands-on and creative. You’ll build computing products such as databases, software and websites, learning by making – right from the start of the course. You’ll focus on context, design and technical implementation. You’ll also learn to collaborate with others and to communicate your ideas, to round off your skillset.
A key driver of the course is industry insight and employability. We work closely with tech companies in the South West to keep the course current, while creating valuable opportunities for you to work on live briefs and showcase your talents in order to grab the attention of the tech sector.
Your learning culminates in the final year Innovation Lab module, which is inspired by commercial projects and emphasises the commercialisation of your ideas. We support you across the full year of team-based development to shape your product and refine those all-important collaboration skills.
Computing at Bath Spa responds to a continuing need in industry for adaptable, capable individuals with a range of technical knowledge and well-developed problem solving- skills. Our aim is that when you graduate, you'll be up-to-date, innovative, and ready to contribute to the digital economy – whether in the UK or worldwide.
BSc Computing is about realising your ideas – from design, to development, to deployment. You’ll learn skills identified by industry as critical to the computing sector, including computational thinking, software development, problem solving, user experience (UX) design and co-creation.
These themes underpin the Computing degree, and are spotlighted in the Innovation Lab – a collaborative ideas space that reflects a professional tech studio. Here, you'll build commercial products and experiences that address a gap in the market, while receiving invaluable feedback and advice from entrepreneurs and industry specialists.
Across the course, you'll work to develop high-end portfolio pieces designed to showcase your talents to potential future employers or clients. You'll gain first-hand knowledge of the computing sector through specialist lectures and our industry-insight events, and enjoy support from tutors who interact regularly with the South West creative tech scene.
BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year is offered by Bath Spa University in partnership with PEN. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including Bachelors levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including London. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
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English Language Requirements of Bath Spa University
Applicants must demonstrate their English language ability before starting their course. Students may be exempt from the English writing test if they meet at least one of the following requirements:
Accepted English Language Qualifications
✅ GCSE English Language
- Grade 4/C or above
✅ IELTS
- Overall score of 5.5
✅ Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
Additional Requirement
✅ Interview Attendance
- Every applicant must attend an interview as part of the admission process.
Entry Requirements
1. Standard Route (Qualification-Based Entry)
Applicants can apply through the standard qualification route with:
Foundation Courses
Students require:
✅ UK Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 60 credits
OR
✅ Five GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above, including:
- Maths
- English
Important Note:
- Qualifications should normally have been issued within 5 years before the course start date.
- For non-English qualifications, a certified translation may be required.
2. Non-Standard Route (Over 21 – Work Experience Route)
Students aged 21 or above may be considered through work experience.
Requirements:
✅ APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Experience should be related to:
- Customer-focused roles
- Managerial roles
- Supervisory roles
✅ Proof of Work Experience / Employment
3. Year 1 & CertHE Entry
Students applying directly to Year 1 require:
Standard Qualification Route
✅ UK Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 120 credits
4. Alternative Entry Route (Applicants Aged 21+)
If qualifications were obtained more than 5 years ago, applicants aged 21 or above may apply through relevant work experience.
Requirements:
✅ APEL
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Managerial or supervisory experience preferred
✅ CV
- Showing at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Managerial or supervisory responsibilities
✅ Proof of Work Experience / Employment
Interview Process
Interview Requirements:
- Portal Interview Booking: Students need to book their interview through the portal.
- Speaking & Writing Test: Students must complete the speaking and writing test.
- CV Submission: Student CV must be submitted before the interview.
- CV should be prepared and checked before the Viva/Interview.
- Viva / Interview: Students must attend the Viva/Interview after completing the required steps.
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