I230 Overview
The Computing for Business (International Route) Level 6 Top-up degree is a one academic year (September to June), full-time, in-person course, designed for international students who have a Level 5 equivalent (e.g. HND or associate degree) in computing, computing for business or information technology.
This course is for you if you wish to continue your studies at final year (Level 6) honours level in the UK and develop your English language, academic, vocational and research skills at the same time. Please note this course is only for those who are aged 18 years or older.
The course helps you adjust to studying in the UK whilst you earn a UK honours degree. It also helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for postgraduate study in the UK and/or vocational skills for English-medium work in your field.
If you achieve a second class honours degree or higher (50%+) we guarantee you entry to our MSc in International Business programmes.
On this programme you will:
- Develop the academic and communication skills you need to perform at postgraduate level in English or in a computing for business role which requires English.
- Gain contemporary knowledge of computing for business.
- Develop your personal and academic English language skills.
- Gain confidence and experience at functioning in English-medium academic and vocational environments.
- Have opportunities to take part in interactive activities with other international and UK students.
- Learn to conduct independent research projects and to evaluate research in your field so that you are ready for postgraduate study in English.
- Benefit from quality teaching by skilled academics who are experts in their fields with real industry experience for content-based input.
- Benefit from our specialist individual and tailored support for international students.
- Be guaranteed admission to our postgraduate programmes if you achieve a 2:2 or above and be eligible for Chichester postgraduate programme bursaries if you achieve a 2:1 or above.
The Course
What you will study
You will study five modules over two semesters. Your study will give you the 120 credits necessary to achieve a full UK degree BSc (Hons) Computing for Business (International Route).
Modules
This list is indicative and subject to change.
- Research Portfolio
- Developing an Information Systems Strategy
- Understanding and Designing the Web-user Experience
- Advanced Academic Communication
- Professional Communication and Intercultural Competence
Research Portfolio
This module develops the advanced research knowledge, skills and academic communication required for successful Level 6 study and for progression to postgraduate study or evidence-based professional practice.
It supports international students from a range of International Route programmes to plan, carry out and present a substantial programme-relevant small-scale research project in English.
The module enables students to define and justify a research focus, engage critically with relevant literature, select and apply appropriate research approaches and methods, collect and analyse data responsibly, and present coherent evidence-based conclusions.
It also develops students’ awareness of research ethics, inclusiveness, sustainability, employability and digital literacy within contemporary research practice.
Developing an Information Systems Strategy
This module considers the application and impact of Business Information Systems and Technology within organisations. It looks at what an Information Strategy is, its purpose, how it aligns with business strategy and how it is applied to an organisation. Students evaluate the different elements that constitute the Information Strategy and consider how such a strategy can be implemented.
Understanding and Designing the Web-user Experience
This module aims to develop student’s IT and business skills to implement effective commercial web techniques.
Students critically analyse a commercial website; then identify and justify how it can be made a commercial success and implement those techniques based on the research.
Advanced Academic Communication
This module develops the advanced academic communication skills required for successful study on Level 6.
It supports international students from a range of subject areas to participate confidently in academic study in English by strengthening their reading, writing, listening and speaking in discipline-relevant contexts.
The module enables students to interpret and evaluate academic texts, synthesise ideas, evidence and data from multiple sources, produce well-structured extended writing, and communicate effectively in seminars, discussions and presentations.
It also develops students’ command of academic register, argumentation, citation and referencing, editing and proofreading, and reflective strategies for independent language development.
Professional Communication and Intercultural Competence
This module develops the professional communication and intercultural competence required for successful study at Level 6 and for future employment or professional practice in English-medium contexts.
It supports international students from a range of subject areas to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently across cultures in workplace, organisational and public-facing settings.
The module enables students to analyse audience, purpose and context; adapt language, tone and register; communicate in spoken, written and digital professional genres; and evaluate the intercultural dimensions of communication, collaboration and decision-making.
It also develops students’ ability to reflect critically on communication choices and to operate as ethical, inclusive and culturally responsive communicators.
Teaching and Assessment
How you will learn
All our classes are workshop based and include interactive and developmental activities. We expect you to ask questions, discuss information, give presentations and evaluate information. Group work and group projects form an important part of your studies.
All our classes allow you to get to know your tutors and other students well. For the language and research-based modules, you work in class groups of no more than 20 students, and your subject-based modules are usually delivered in class groups of around 25 students, which include other international and UK-based students. All classes take place on campus.
In addition to your assessed modules, you will also participate in additional (non-assessed) classes. This is an important way for you to integrate into UK-based study whilst improving your language and academic skills. The courses are provided at no extra charge to you.
A weekly class in academic and professional skills (48 hours over two semesters) gives you the opportunity to work alongside UK and other international undergraduate students whilst developing your academic skills for English-medium based study.
Weekly classes introduce you to academic life at the University of Chichester, and outline the ways we do things (15 hours over two semesters) with other international students.
Weekly language and discussion groups (22.5 hours over two semesters) which provide informal tutor-led sessions to encourage you to explore and discuss topics of contemporary interest alongside international students from across the university.
IELTS preparation classes (12 hours over one semester) for students needing to undertake IELTS examinations for postgraduate university entrance.
Facilities
Excellent learning facilities
Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource centre (LRC) contains the library, a café, IT/teaching rooms and the Student Information Zone (SIZ).
Library
Our campus library holds more than 200,000 books and over 500,000 eBooks.
Careers
After your degree
This course helps you develop the academic and communication skills you need to succeed at postgraduate level. You will develop your computing for business knowledge, cultural awareness, language ability and your ability to conduct independent research projects.
This BSc (Hons) Computing for Business (International Route) degree can prepare you to apply for postgraduate programmes at any UK university. If you achieve a second class honours degree or higher (50%+) we guarantee you entry to our MSc in International Business programmes.
Course Costs
Course Fees 2027/28
International fee
£17,788
EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship
EU/EEA students automatically pay the equivalent of UK fees via the EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship
For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fees page.
For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.
To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.
Entry Requirements
The programme is open only to those for whom English is not a first/main working language.
Applicants must satisfy both conditions A and B:
A: A Level 5 qualification in business and/or management. Typical offers (individual offers may vary): HND (EDEXCEL/SQA) Grade C or pass; Associate degree (or Junior College Diploma) 65%-70% from a recognised institution.
B: IELTS 5.5 minimum (or recognised equivalent) in English language with no element lower than 5.5.
Applicants whose language does not yet meet requirement B are eligible for entry via successful completion of the University’s Pre-sessional programmes.
Typical offers (individual offers may vary):
HND (EDEXCEL/SQA)
Grade C or Pass
Associate Degree or Junior College Diploma
65%-70%
from a recognised institution.
IELTS
5.5 minimum
with no element lower than 5.5.