Computing [with Placement year]

Learn and hone the skills in software development, networking, and cyber security that are in demand in the industry on our Computing degree at ARU Peterborough. 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. This will enable you to explore which part of the diverse IT industry you want to kick-start your career in. You’ll explore various areas of computing, such as computer networks, cyber security, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. You'll also gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and final year projects. 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. When you graduate from this course you'll have developed your powers of autonomous and analytical thinking, learnt the essential skills valued by employers in the IT sector, and have experienced multi-disciplinary team-working which mirrors real-world industry standards.

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.Mature students with significant work experience will be considered but should contact the admissions team to discuss their qualifications and experience.If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.