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Course summary
Gain skills in software development, networking and cyber security, with our Computing degree in Peterborough.
Peterborough is a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network, located in Cambridgeshire, the home of ‘Silicon Fen’ a centre for high-tech companies; what better place to kick-start your career in the IT-sector than at ARU Peterborough on our Computing degree course?
Our employment-focused Computing degree is designed to equip you with a broad understanding of many computing principles and build skills in programming, database management, web development, and software engineering. You'll also gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and final year projects. This will enable you to explore which part of the diverse IT industry you want to kick-start your career in.
You’ll spend lots of time in our dedicated computing suite, learning on industry-standard equipment and software on a course that we co-created with employers, so you can be confident that you’ll graduate with the attributes that are in demand within the sector.
Courses at ARU Peterborough are designed to help you become a life-long learner, ready to pivot in your career and respond to changes in this fast-moving industry. When you graduate from this course, you will have developed your powers of autonomous and analytical thinking, learned the essential skills valued by employers in the IT sector and have experienced multi-disciplinary team-working which mirrors real-world industry standards.
Modules
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Year 1:
Programming Fundamentals,
Relational Database Development Fundamentals,
Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals,
Web Development Fundamentals.
Year 2:
Object Oriented Programming Design and Development,
Becoming an IT Professional,
Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals,
Team Based Project,
Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint,
Ruskin Module.
Year 3:
Computing Major Project,
Developing Legacy Software Systems,
Future Tech and Development,
Advanced Networking,
Ethical Hacking.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- ARU Peterborough
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I118
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- ARU Peterborough
- Campus Code:
- P
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I118
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- ARU Peterborough
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
ARU operates a policy of making contextualised offers for this course which may be a reduced conditional offer or an unconditional offer, using data from UCAS to make our assessment. We consider that this approach promotes the equality of educational opportunity for applicants from low participation groups in HE. ARU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve their full potential. The offer of a place through the contextual offer process is at the discretion of ARU.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
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