BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year

Are you thinking about a future career in computing, but would like some extra skills support before starting a university business degree? Then the BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year course at our Berlin campus has been designed for people just like you.

Our BSc (Hons) Computing covers in-demand skills in areas such as data analysis, cloud computing, cybersecurity, object-oriented programming (Java), and website coding and authoring (HTML, CSS). The course is unique in that it offers you two career pathways to choose from. Students who want to focus on technical opportunities can gain an in-depth understanding of subjects in this area. If you decide to opt for a career in IT management, you can study modules that give you combined skills in technical know-how and management strategy.

Modules

During your foundation year, you’ll study 6 modules that will prepare you with the skills you need to move on to your full degree course. Then, over 3 years you’ll study a total of 360 credit hours over seventeen modules. In years 2 and 3, you’ll study the required ‘core’ modules and choose 2 ‘elective’ modules from a choice of 4 options. This allows you to select specialized modules which cover topics that you want to learn about the most.

Foundation Year

• Preparing for University Success
• Exploring the Business Environment
• Advancing your Academic Skills
• Becoming an Effective Leader
• Planning for Your Future Success
• Investigation & Innovation Project

Year 2

• Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
• Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
• Introduction to Databases (Core)
• Introduction to Programming (Core)
• Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
• Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)

Year 3

• Human-Computer Interaction (Core)
• Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
• IT Project Management (Core)
• Systems Analysis and Design (Core)

Then choose either

• Technical route
• Advanced Databases (Elective) and
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective) or
• Managerial route
• Digital Business (Elective) and
• Ethics, Quality, and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)

Year 4

• Data Mining (Core)
• Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
• Computing Project (Core)

Then choose either

• Technical route
• Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
• Web Application Development (Elective) or Managerial route
• Information Security Management (Elective)
• Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government;
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation;
• Taught 100% in English;
• Intensive, engaging and face-to-face teaching by industry experts;
• Industry-relevant, 21st-century application;
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented;
• Payment options and early-bird discounts available;
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players.

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*;
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy**;
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognised for its high-quality education***;
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe;
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates;
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution.

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Course Requirements

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

• At least 3 x GCSEs or equivalent that are less than 3 years old, OR
• At least 3 x GCSEs or equivalent, over 3 years old, with an accompanying CV.

English Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 (no lower than 5 in any elements) or TOEFL 46-59 or equivalent.