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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Computing for Business and Management

University of Sussex

(3.8)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing for Business and Management course at University of Sussex.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GN42

Here's what University of Sussex says about its Computing for Business and Management course.

Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

About the course

Computing for Business and Management at Sussex combines a professional education in computing with specialisation in applications from computing to commerce.

The course covers software development, blended with the study of:

  • business

  • innovation

  • marketing

  • management.

You’ll study in our Future Technologies Labs, which include a student-focused hub, teaching labs with suites of high-spec computers, and project workspaces.

When you graduate, your skills in leadership, project management and strategy formulation will be excellent preparation for a career in computing and IT.

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

About the University of Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Source: University of Sussex

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Informatics

Location

Main Site | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer science

• E-business

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£27,300 per year
International£27,300 per year

The modules you will study

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.

University of Sussex student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 138 reviews from University of Sussex's students and alumni
5 star
26%
4 star
38%
3 star
27%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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1st year student

1 year ago

Two stars: Could be better

(2)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Not really a social being

(3)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team

(4)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Ancient and not really modern

(2)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry

(3)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sussex

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Computing for Business and Management course at University of Sussex 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

Computing
Computer science

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

70%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

65%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

64%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

96%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

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?

87%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

69%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

63%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

63%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

The Computing for Business and Management course at University of Sussex 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.

Computer science
E-business
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female17%Male83%
Where students come from
International37%UK63%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
Number of students880
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Computer ScienceB
PhysicsD
BiologyB
Business StudiesB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female20%Male80%
Where students come from
International45%UK55%
Number of students45
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
Computer ScienceB
MathematicsB
BiologyD
EconomicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Computing for Business and Management course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.

Computing
Computer science

Graduate statistics

89%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

61%

Information Technology Professionals

9%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

65%

Information Technology Professionals

10%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Computing for Business and Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£30.7k

First year after graduation

£35.2k

Third year after graduation

£46.7k

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 Computing for Business and Management.

Source: LEO

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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