BSc (Hons) Computing

160 UCAS points including a minimum of 140 points A’ level awards or Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience you may still be considered. Please refer to our information on general entry requirements: www.wlv.ac.uk/entry

International student language requirements and application guidance can be found at www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For entry on to PhD programmes you will need a score of:

IELTS 7.0 or

TOEFL 650 or

IBT 115

Pearson PTE Academic 68

Throughout this course you will be offered opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required for a career in computing. You will learn the fundamentals of programming, problem solving and web development. You will also develop an understanding of the computer architecture and operating systems principles used in computing.

The web is an important part of all aspects of computing, and you will be taught how to design and build robust web sites which conform to the relevant legislation, and how networks underpin this.

In addition, the course will enable you to develop your database skills in the area of database and server management. There will be ample opportunity to design and construct databases suitable for use in businesses, and to integrate this with your web development skills to produce sophisticated web-based databases fundamental to modern ecommerce.

Our course is flexible enough to allow you to pursue an area of particular interest such as, networks or databases. To support this activity, you will also engage in studies focused on developing your academic and employability skills, and you will have ample opportunity to apply your theoretical learning to practical activities.