BSc in Business and Computing

Modern day businesses require employees who are technologically savvy and can tackle business challenges on-the-go. With digital innovation continuing to shape the business landscape, graduates with strong business and computing knowledge remain in high demand.  If you’re looking to keep your career options open and flexible, this broad-ranging degree is an ideal pathway to pursue. This exciting undergraduate course examines a wide range of topics – from management, finance and marketing to programming, data management and statistics. By the end of the course, you’ll have the latest skills to progress your career in business and computing sectors and unlock new professional opportunities. A degree in business and computing equips you for a variety of innovative technology and business-related positions. You’ll obtain the skills that make you a versatile candidate across a range of sectors, and future career options could include roles such as IT consultant, Digital Marketing Manager, Web Developer, DevOps Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist or E-Commerce Manager.

A shorter 16-month CertHE  Business and Computing is also available for this course, equal to a total of 120 credits. The CertHE option gives you the opportunity to progress onto one of our postgraduate computing courses or postgraduate business degrees on completion.

University of Essex Online offer 100% online and part-time degree courses to both UK and international students. They’re one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). All University of Essex Online degrees are awarded and validated by the University of Essex. This means you’ll get to benefit from world-class research, ground-breaking teaching, and become part of a truly global community.   We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support. Whether you're a professional looking to enhance your career or a school leaver who wants to boost their CV, online study is a cost-effective, convenient and flexible way to get ahead.

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if a student is eligible for a course.  All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether they’re right for either our academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses. Academic entry route

• three A-levels or equivalent

Work experience entry route

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
• three years’ relevant work experience within the fields of IT, computer science or business

English language requirements As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.

• Designated for postgraduate student loans in England.
• Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
• Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
• Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
• 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.

Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.