Studying computing with Arden means gaining the latest practical computing skills needed to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving computing sector. Our undergraduate course is designed to ensure you develop the expertise today’s employers are looking for.

Advanced computing skills are in high demand in today’s global job market, providing you with ample opportunities to fill industry gaps, specialise, and progress your career. That’s why we’ve structured your learning to give you a foundation for ongoing skills development.

Modules

You have between 3 to 9 years to complete this course, which means you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete their studies within 3 to 6 years. 

Level 4

• Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
• Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
• Introduction to Databases (Core)
• Introduction to Programming (Core)
• Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
• Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)

Level 5

• Human Computer Interaction (Core)
• Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
• IT Project Management (Core)
• Systems Analysis and Design (Core)
• Then choose either:
  Technical route
• Advanced Databases (Elective)
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective)
  or
  Information Systems route
• Digital Business (Elective)
• Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)

Level 6

• Data Mining (Core) – 20 credits
• Distributed and Cloud Computing (Core) – 20 credits
• Information Security Management (Core) – 20 credits
• Computing Project (Core) – 40 credits
  Then choose either:
  Technical Route
• Web Application Development (Elective) – 20 credits
  or
  Information Systems route
• Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective) – 20 credits