Combined Honours Programmes

Business Information Systems (Major, Joint or Minor)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Computing as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

These programmes focus on the development of information systems, including their analysis, design and construction and how they can be used to meet business needs. Graduates from these programmes may look towards careers in requirements analysis and in business computing.

What will I study?

We offer a number of different Combined Honours programmes for Computing which allow you to choose how much of your time you wish to spend studying this subject. You can choose which options you wish to study depending upon your interests and ambitions.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Business Information Systems

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Business Information Systems ?

A background in computing would enhance your career opportunities if you wished to pursue a career that involved systems analysis, technical support, network design, database design and administration, software development or technology management.

Will I be eligible for any Professional Exemptions?

Major pathways in Computing give partial exemption from the British Computer Society examinations.

Work Placement Opportunities

Opportunities exist for students following some of the Major Computing programmes to spend a placement year working with an organisation. This allows you to gain valuable experience in an area in which you may decide to develop your career, whilst establishing useful contacts.

What can I combine with Business Information Systems?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

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Entry Requirements

240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE Maths and English grade C or above.

How do I apply?

If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk). You will find the UCAS code and short form of the title needed for your application form detailed alongside the combination in the section above.

If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.

Other Computing programmes available

For further information on the range of Computing and Business Information Systems programmes available at UEL, please visit the Subject Area/School page