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BSc (Hons)

Computer Science & Business

UCAS code: CS1B

With a BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business degree, immerse yourself in two key disciplines that will leave you fully prepared for the modern workplace.

Key information

Study mode

Full-time

Start date

September 2026

Duration

3 years

UCAS code

CS1B

Annual fees

Home: £9,790
International: £28,411

Location

St Katharine Docks & The City, London

  • Optional semester in Boston, USA
  • Optional work placement
  • Eligible for double degree
    Business Admin & Computer Science BS – Northeastern University (USA)

Why choose this programme?

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business programme combines rigorous study of these two vital disciplines, and explores how they intersect.

You’ll expand your knowledge of computer science, developing the techniques and tools you need to develop software that’s effective, secure and in line with legal, ethical and professional frameworks.

And you’ll develop in-depth business understanding, with knowledge of a wide range of business fields. You’ll gain an understanding of the challenges businesses face, and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to business management.

  • Enhance your critical thinking and analytical skills, while developing skills in programming and software development.
  • Embark on a truly interdisciplinary study programme, culminating in a final project that typically integrates both computer science and business.
  • Connect with industry partners from diverse sectors, and develop transferable skills that will open up a wide range of possible careers.
  • Study in the heart of London, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities on the planet, with the opportunity to spend a semester in the USA.
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Study in London

Experience state-of-the-art campus facilities in the heart of one of the world’s best student cities, where the bustling global city of business, technology and culture acts as an extension of your classroom.

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Industry experience

Learning through experience is core to our approach. Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to work on challenges that have real-life impact and elevate your classroom learning.

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Global community

As part of Northeastern University’s network of 13 university campuses across the USA, Canada and London, we offer a truly global mindset, with a community of staff and students in London from almost 100 nationalities.

What our students say

Studying and living in the USA for a semester as part of my degree has allowed me to expand my global perspective, gain a greater level of independence and adapt to and experience new ways of learning.

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Beth

Politics and data science student

What our students say

Smaller classes mean you get to know your professors. It feels more personal. Being so close to London and the rest of England and Europe is so unique and offers so much opportunity, I have loved my time at the university.

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Brian

Data science student

What our students say

NU London offered a specialised opportunity to study an honours programme in my degree subject, heightened by small class sizes, and more personalised features in the lectures. My lecturers knew my style of learning and my ability and were able to tailor the information into the way I best understood it.

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Bryan

Economics student

What our students say

The resources available, both on and beyond our beautiful campus, combined with the wealth of opportunity and support from our lecturers, make it a special, personalised place where students are pushed to do more and become more. 

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Elena

Business student

What our students say

I have quite honestly loved every moment. The teaching has been amazing, the classes are always interesting, and I never run out of exciting events to attend. I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

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Lily

English student

Programme overview

What you’ll study

What you’ll study

Through our interdisciplinary BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business programme, you’ll develop your knowledge of both disciplines, along with an understanding of the way the two interact.

Through the business part of the programme, you’ll examine real-life case studies from a range of business types, from small start-ups to global corporations. You’ll gain an understanding of:

  • the different stakeholders business need to engage with, from shareholders to consumers, the government and the wider public
  • the challenges businesses may face, and approaches for achieving their objectives
  • the varying ways of operating and managing different types of organisation
  • the basic principles of financial accounting and reporting, and key financial concepts that underpin business decision-making
  • essential micro- and macroeconomic theories
  • the fundamentals of marketing and its role in global business
  • supply chain management, and key information systems that support business operations
  • how to lead teams, motivate people and harness their unique talents

Through your computer science courses, you’ll study the foundations of programme design and benefit from hands-on coding sessions. You’ll explore:

  • the mathematical techniques needed to analyse complex computer algorithms
  • number representations, logical formulas, algorithms, data structures, and how to use them in computer programs
  • object-oriented programming and design
  • software engineering, from design to testing and deployment
  • computer organisation and database design

The programme will culminate in your Final Project, where you’ll demonstrate your learning with a topic of your choosing.

Courses

Summary

The courses that run in each academic year are subject to change in line with faculty availability and student demand, and may have limited capacity or be unavailable to you due to the timetable. There is, therefore, no guarantee every course will be available every year.

Elective pathways

You’ll be able to select a proportion of your degree content, tailoring your curriculum to your personal goals. You might choose electives that deepen your knowledge of your main degree discipline, explore a range of different subjects, or follow a defined pathway to develop a secondary area of expertise.

  • Discrete Structures
  • Introduction to Program Design and Implementation
  • Program Design and Implementation I
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Object-oriented Design
  • Algorithms & Data
  • Database Design
  • People and Organisations
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Advanced Information Presentation & Visualisation
  • Fundamentals of Software Engineering
  • Large-scale Information Storage and Retrieval
  • Strategic Analysis and Decision Making
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Fintech and Financial Innovation OR Innovation!
  • Final Project (Business/Computer Science)

How you’ll learn

You’ll learn through a combination of:

  • lectures
  • workshops
  • seminars and tutorials
  • guided independent study
  • hands-on or community-based projects
  • a semester-long work placement in your final year

We pride ourselves on our ability to offer personal attention, with small class sizes that allow everyone to participate and thrive:

  • most lectures and seminars will have a maximum of 40 students
  • tutorials typically have up to five students, and may sometimes be one-to-one
  • in your intermediate research course you will receive two-to-one or one-to-one tuition, and in your final project you will benefit from one-to-one tuition

Studying in the heart of London, you’ll engage through immersive learning in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities on the planet. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience university life in the USA, with an option to spend a semester at Northeastern University’s Boston campus.

Careers and employability

Skills for a successful career

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business programme will equip you with a comprehensive set of skills to help you stand out on graduation. You’ll develop:

  • critical thinking skills, and the ability to make strategic decisions
  • systematic problem-solving abilities
  • leadership and team working skills
  • the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accurately
  • coding and practical program design skills
  • an understanding of industry standards and best practice in computer science
  • knowledge of business finance, marketing and supply chain management
Skills for a successful career
Sectors you could work in

Sectors you could work in

The skills you’ll gain will open up potential career pathways with organisations in a broad range of sectors, including:

  • software engineer/developer
  • IT business analyst
  • business intelligence analyst
  • technology consultant
  • product manager
  • data analyst
  • IT project coordinator
  • digital transformation analyst
  • business systems analyst
  • management trainee
  • tech start-up founder

Networking for your future

Years 1 & 2 – you’ll engage with a range of industry partners, exploring your goals and possible career paths.

Year 3 – you’ll use your experience to choose the right industry partner for your final year work placement.

Graduation – you’ll have developed industry contacts and skills for a smooth transition to professional life.

Dedicated careers support

At Northeastern University London, we work with you from day one to support your career ambitions.

Our dedicated careers counsellors will help you identify your goals and develop a plan to help you succeed, from application through to interview.

Where you’ll study

Where you’ll study

At our vibrant campus in the heart of London, you’ll find modern facilities and inspiring surroundings with everything you need for your studies.

 

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On-campus and virtual open days

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Meet the Faculty

Meet some of the academic staff from the Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) Faculty.

Experiential case study

Experiential case study

‘Creating impact’ experiential project

This experiential network project, set by external partner measurable.energy, explored whether AI-enabled automation could help reduce small power wastage in a university setting.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer

Our typical offer for undergraduate degrees is:

If you’re predicted to achieve below our typical offer, we’d still like to hear from you. We review every application holistically, and may invite you to interview so we can learn more about you.

If English is not your native language, you’ll need to show you’re proficient in English to study with us. You can find more on the test results we accept on our entry requirements page.

Our entry requirements

Tuition fees

Fees

For Home students, our annual undergraduate fees for 2026 entry are £9,790
For International students, our annual undergraduate fees for 2026 entry are £28,411

Undergraduate fees
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Bursaries

We offer a means-tested bursary scheme for Home students whose household incomes are under £63,500.

Bursaries for Home students
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Funding

Home students starting their first undergraduate degree may be able to apply for a government-funded loan. You may also be able to eligible for a maintenance loan, depending on your household income.

Tuition fee and maintenance loans
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How to apply

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know more about our programmes or the student experience at Northeastern University London? Find the answers to all your burning questions.

Learning through experience is core to our approach. Throughout your studies, you’ll have unparalleled opportunities to work on challenges that have real-life impact and elevate your classroom learning. And our close partnerships with organisations from startups to multinationals will give you a head start in your career, offering experience that will help you stand out from the pack.

From site visits, talks from guest speakers in your field and industry bootcamps, to exploring real-life case studies and participating in research projects directed by leading academics, you’ll apply the skills and theory you’re learning to solve real problems set by external organisations, making a tangible impact on their work and decision-making.

In the process, you’ll gain the skills you need for the future, such as teamwork, creative thinking and adaptability – all while building your network, your confidence and your career prospects.

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Many of our undergraduate degrees offer the opportunity to spend a semester at Northeastern University’s Boston, USA campus for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll make new connections and get a taste of student life overseas, opening your eyes to new ways of living, learning and teaching, and the vibrant atmosphere of a US university campus.

During your semester in Boston, you’ll follow a US curriculum, earning credits that will count towards your Northeastern University London degree, so you’ll still graduate on time.

You can see on our degree pages which programmes include the opportunity to spend a semester in Boston.

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Your degree will combine mandatory courses that are built into your programme and you must study, plus options that you can select from the elective course list. Electives provide the opportunity to create a bespoke programme of studies, and across different disciplines. We offer a broad range of electives across numerous subject disciplines.

This enables you to follow an additional subject “pathway” – for example art history, technology & ethics, or sustainability – and gain official recognition in your transcript for the study you have undertaken outside of your main degree subject.

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Our professional work placements – known as “co-ops” (cooperative education) – offer a unique opportunity to explore potential careers and apply your classroom learning to real-world challenges.

Co-op is our most immersive experiential programme. Through co-op placements you’ll immerse yourself with one of our partner organisations over a period of months, working with mentors who are fully invested in your success. You’ll be supported to find the opportunities that are right for you, and to make the most of your experience.

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Life at Northeastern University London is about more than gaining an exceptional education. It’s also about discovering a place where you can grow, make new connections, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

With students and staff from almost 100 nationalities, you’ll be part of a truly diverse and lively community where everyone is different, and everyone belongs. With this vibrant mix of people from different nationalities, backgrounds and cultures, you can expect a university experience that’s fun, exciting, and filled with new discoveries.

You’ll find a busy calendar of events happening across our campus buildings, in our student accommodation, and in and around London’s myriad of cultural hotspots. From themed social events and cultural celebrations to creative writing open mics, crafting sessions and gaming nights, there’s always something new to explore. And you can check out stimulating workshops and talks on a broad range of topics including science, philosophy, and more.

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