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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Business Computing and IT
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Computing and IT course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB: Standard offer // BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BBC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
Most popular A-levels studied
The Business Computing and IT course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Computer Science | C |
| Mathematics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: NG45
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Business Computing and IT course.
Can you see yourself as a future IT manager or business analyst, equipped with advanced IT skills coupled with a deep understanding of business?
Course description
The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and IT course is a perfect choice for those who want the ability to form a bridge between the fields of technology and business.
Over four years, the course will mould you into a future ICT practitioner equipped with a good range of relevant technical skills and great knowledge of business systems and structures.
As a graduate, you will be able to communicate effectively, solve business problems and find innovative new applications for technology. You will benefit from real-life hands-on experience as well as content which draws on the research and consultancy of our academic staff. This means the learning experience is broad and interesting, and content is based upon proven results.
This program provides accreditation or exemptions from multiple professional bodies, such as Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Key course benefits
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Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)
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Top 100 in Europe - We've been ranked 17th in the UK and 97th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2024)
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87th in the world- We’ve been ranked as 87th in the world and 11th in the UK for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2025)
Course details
Modules For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-computing-and-it-bsc
Assessment method For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-computing-and-it-bsc
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Aston Business School
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Business studies
• Business computing
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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3rd year student
1 year ago
It is accessible
3rd year student
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It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of
3rd year student
1 year ago
I have been responsible with finances
3rd year student
1 year ago
The support has been excellent
3rd year student
1 year ago
There is a wide range of facilities available
3rd year student
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It’s a well detailed course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Business Computing and IT course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
The Business Computing and IT course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Business Computing and IT course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aston University, Birmingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£38.3k
First year after graduation
£47.8k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£28.1k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£42k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Computing and IT.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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