Computer Science with Business Studies BSc (UCAS GN42)
Find out more about our Computer Science with Business Studies degree at Warwick
Computer Science with Business Studies at Warwick provides a flexible combination of computer science and business, training you in technical skills and commercial awareness. In partnership with WBS (Warwick Business School), one of the leading business schools in Europe, you will acquire skills to combat real-world problems.
General entry requirements
- All 2024–25 applicants will be required to take TMUA except for applicants who are eligible for a Contextual Offer – see our Contextual Offers webpageLink opens in a new window to check your eligibility.
- TMUA scores will be assessed alongside other factors (including GCSEs, contextual indicators and predicted grades) to determine which applicants receive an offer.
- The exact requirement in TMUA will be set once all results have been received. We cannot advise on the TMUA requirement at this stage.
Please note that applicants who do not take TMUA and who are not eligible for a Contextual Offer may not be considered for an offer.
For further details including test dates and how to register for TMUA, please see the TMUA at Warwick webpageLink opens in a new window.
A level typical offer
A*A*A to include A* in Mathematics.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is A*AA including A in Mathematics. See if you’re eligible.
General GCSE requirements
You will need a strong set of GCSE grades including the majority at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). Your GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than C (or 4). We also consider your overall GCSE subject profile.
Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.
Subject Combinations
- We are looking for students with strong mathematical ability and A-level Mathematics or equivalent is therefore required for this programme.
- Further Maths is not essential, however it is a highly recommended subject choice for a student considering Computer Science at degree level. We understand that not all schools offer Further Maths, and so we do consider applications from people with a single Maths A-level.
- Many modules in WBS are assessed by written assignments, and therefore familiarity with essay writing will be beneficial.
- We will only look at your top three grades (including Mathematics). A fourth A Level will not be considered.
IB typical offer
39 with 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only).
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 38 including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only). See if you’re eligible.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
BTEC
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A level Mathematics.
Applications are considered on an individual basis and subjects with overlapping curricula will only be counted once.
Scotland Advanced Highers
A1 in Advanced Higher Mathematics plus A in one additional subject at Advanced Higher and AAA in three additional Highers subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate
A*AA including A* in Mathematics plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.
Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We will usually require A level Maths to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma in order to fulfil essential subject requirements.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
International qualifications
English Language requirements
All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.
This course requires: Band A
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Frequently asked questions
Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.
Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).
Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.
We welcome applications for deferred entry.
We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.
Course overview
Our partnership with WBS (Warwick Business School) provides you with a flexible combination of computer science and business, making graduates attractive to employers who value technical skills and commercial awareness.
In the first two years of the degree, you will develop the background and skills which give the foundations for a deep understanding of computer science, including areas such as operating systems and computer networks, computational theory and software engineering. You will also start to explore topics in business which will pave the way to your further studies in this area.
In your third year of study, you will study with Warwick Business School, where you will learn about business and management practices. You will be able to choose from a wide range of options, for example, you may take modules covering marketing and strategy, finance and entrepreneurship.
You may choose to spend a year in industry, research institutions, or study abroad between Years Two and Three of your degree. This will be reflected in your degree title.
Study abroad
You can spend a year at one of our partner institutions overseas. We have an established exchange programme with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, which provides opportunities for our students to experience teaching and learning at another world-leading institution.
In addition to benefitting from a rich cultural experience, students returning from studying overseas exhibit an international profile that is attractive to potential employers.
Core modules
Your first year will give you the background and skills to develop a deeper understanding of Computer Science including mathematical theory, programming and design of information structures.
The second year builds on this foundation to further your understanding of areas such as operating systems, computer networks and software engineering. In the first two years students will also be introduced to concepts in business by studying options available from the Warwick Business School.
In your third year of study, you will study with Warwick Business School, where you will learn about business and management practices. You will be able to choose from a wide range of options, for example, you may take modules covering marketing and strategy, finance and entrepreneurship.
In the first two years of the course, you will study a core group of modules and make up the required normal load for the year by choosing a set of optional modules.
Your third year comprises entirely of optional WBS modules. There may be requirements to be satisfied by the module choices. For example, you may need to select a minimum number from a specific list or ensure that you meet prerequisites for some modules.
Year One
Programming for Computer Scientists
This module aims to help you develop your programming skills, regardless of your starting skill level. You will develop problem solving skills through the lens of procedural and object-oriented programming. Using the Java programming language, you will engage with practical work that shall enable you to learn concepts such as classes, encapsulations, arrays, inheritance and advanced topics such as multi-threading and reflection. By engaging with the Warwick Robot Maze environment, you can expect to gain skills in errors analysis and debugging that will help you produce well-designed and well-tested code.
Read more about the Programming for Computer Scientists moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Design of Information Structures
Following on from Programming for Computer Scientists, on the fundamentals of programming, this module will teach you all about data structures and how to program them. We will look at how we can represent data structures efficiently and how we can apply formal reasoning to them. You will also study algorithms that use data structures. Successful completion will see you able to understand the structures and concepts underpinning object-oriented programming, and able to write programs that operate on large data sets.
Read more about the Design of Information Structures moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Sets and Proofs
A sound knowledge of mathematical reasoning is an essential skill for computer scientists. Bridging the gap in style and content between A Level and university mathematics, this module will enable you to understand the basic terminology, and the role of formal definitions and mathematical functions in problem-solving. You will become familiar with common mathematical operations, elementary set theory and graph theory, relations, and the axiomatic method. You will also practice common proof techniques, laying the foundation for your ability to reason rigorously about the correctness of computational and algorithmic techniques.
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Computer Organisation and Architecture
You will gain a fundamental understanding of the functional components of a computer system, and how they are organised. You will focus on hardware and how it performs during the execution of software operations. You will also develop practical skills in the use and construction of computer components, and their interface with microprocessors. By the end of the module, you will be expected to understand the operation and organisation of electronic logic elements, the architecture of simple microprocessors, input/output mechanisms, memory systems and hierarchies, and digital circuits and their interface with microprocessors.
Read more about the Computer Organisation and Architecture moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Professional Skills
In your first term, you will gain a basic understanding of operating systems, together with a working knowledge of the computing systems and their associated tools and applications that will be used within the Department of Computer Science. With these foundations in place, you will then develop your communication skills, both in writing and orally, with due attention paid to appropriate academic and technical language. You will complete the course studying ethics and behaviour, looking at the place of computers in society and the legal aspects of computing.
Read more about the Professional Skills moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Logic and Automata
Computer Science is founded on logic and abstract machines (automata) to solve computational problems. Whether a computational problem is tractable in the first place or not, requires, for example, understanding of what Turing machines are, and of concepts such as decidability, reducibility and the halting problem. In this module, you will be introduced to formal methods for specifying and analysing the behaviour of computational systems, through studying algorithms and proof calculi for verification, as well as associated techniques, such as propositional and predicate logic and comparing the semantics of a variety of logics. In addition to learning about the basic connections between mathematical logic, formal languages, automata theory and verification by model checking, you will also learn and practise proof techniques for reasoning about the limits of various computational models.
Read more about the Logic and Automata moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2025/26 year of study).
Year Two
Operating Systems and Computer Networks
In this module, you will spend equal time studying the fundamental concepts of modern-day operating systems and computer networks respectively. With a practical bent, this will mean analysing the generic requirements, structure, operation and administration of a modern operating system. Whilst analysing, designing and writing programs in the light of network requirements and protocols; such as system interfaces, concurrency, deadlock detection and recovery, and security threats. Turning to networks, you will learn the relevant factors relating to LANs and WANs and wireless networks, client-server systems, routing algorithms, socket programming, and network management relating to performance, security and monitoring.
Read more about the Operating Systems and Computer Networks moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Database Systems
During this module, you will learn how relational database theory can be used to efficiently organise and retrieve large amounts of data. This includes a study of different relational query languages and practical experience of the SQL language that is widely used in industry. Successful completion will see you equipped to create appropriate, efficient database designs for a range of applications and to translate informal queries into formal notation. You will have learned to identify appropriate data constraints to ensure the integrity of the database and to mitigate various common security threats.
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Algorithms
Data structures and algorithms are fundamental to programming and to understanding computation. In this module, you will be using sophisticated tools to apply algorithmic techniques to computational problems. By the close of the course, you’ll have studied a variety of data structures and will be using them for the design and implementation of algorithms, including testing and proofing, and analysing their efficiency. This is a practical course, so expect to be working on real-life problems using elementary graph, greedy, and divide-and-conquer algorithms, as well as gaining knowledge on dynamic programming and network flows.
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Software Engineering
Centred on teamwork, you will concentrate on applying software engineering principles to develop a significant software system with your peers from feasibility studies through modelling, design, implementation, evaluation, maintenance and evolution. You’ll focus on design quality, human–computer interaction, technical evaluation, teamwork and project management. With a deeper appreciation of the stages of the software life-cycle, you’ll gain skills to design object-oriented software using formal modelling and notation. You will be taught the principles of graphical user interface and user-centred design, and be able to evaluate projects in the light of factors ranging from technical accomplishment and project management, to communication and successful teamwork.
Read more about the Software Engineering moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Linear Algebra and Calculus
This module follows on from CS130 Sets and Proofs. Linear and matrix algebra, sequences and series, and calculus are the cornerstones of mathematics that are required to solve a wide range of computational problems. In this module, you will learn how to carry out mathematical proofs, use effective techniques for the analysis and transformation of vector spaces, solve sets of linear equations, and perform operations of differential and integral calculus with confidence. You will understand how to apply conversion algorithms between different number systems and understand the properties of complex numbers.
Read more about the Linear Algebra and Calculus moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2026/27 year of study).
Probability and Statistics
This module introduces core probability and statistics concepts which are needed in many key aspects of computer science. You will learn about the basic probability concepts, such as discrete and continuous random variables, conditional probabilities, and density and distribution functions. These will help you to understand stochastic processes (Poisson processes and Markov chains) and basic concepts in statistics, such as Frequentist and Bayesian approaches, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Upon completion you will be able to demonstrate how you can formalise selected computational problems in terms of probabilistic and statistical models.
Read more about the Probability and Statistics moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Year Three
In the third year you will select from an extensive list of WBS modules. Some may be linked to prerequisite modules.
Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Law
- Computer Security
- Consumer Behaviour
- Design Thinking for Digital Innovation
- Entrepreneurship in Practice
- Foundations of Entrepreneurship
- Foundations of Finance
- Foundations of Marketing
- Functional Programming
- Improving Process Performance
- Web Development Technologies
Assessment
Your performance on most modules will be assessed by a combination of coursework and written examination. The coursework may be individual or group work and involve programming, research, writing and/or presentations.
Each year contributes to the final degree classification, typically in the ratio of:
- First year 10%
- Second year 40%
- Final year 50%
Teaching
Our courses offer a balance of core material delivered through lectures, small-group seminars and hands-on laboratory sessions.
Approximately a quarter of your time is spent in timetabled classes, with the remainder being used for private study, completing assignments and projects, and practical work in the dedicated computing laboratories, which are open 24/7.
Typical contact hours
Each module will include between 3-5 hours of contact time each week, consisting of between 2-3 hours of lectures and 1-2 hours of labs and seminars.
Each hour of contact time should be supplemented with at least one hour of independent study.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.
Undergraduate fees
If you are a home student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be £9,535. In the future, these fees might change for new and continuing students.
How are fees set?
The British Government sets tuition fee rates.
Undergraduate fees
If you are an overseas or EU student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:
- Band 1 – £24,800 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
- Band 2 – £31,620 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)
Fees for 2025 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2025 fee rates before you apply.
Fee status guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
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Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Further information
Find out more about tuition fees from our Student Finance team.
Scholarships and bursaries
Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.
We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
Find out more about funding opportunities for full-time students.Link opens in a new window
If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.
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You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship
We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to £3,000 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.
As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.
Further information
Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.
Eligibility for student loans
Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.
Check if you're eligible for student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won’t have to set up any payments.
Maintenance Loan for living costs
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.
If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement SchemeLink opens in a new window to get student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.
Help with living costs
For the 2024 academic year, you may be eligible for help with your living costs if both of the following apply:
- You have lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course
And
- You have Settled Status (see further details on Settled Status)Link opens in a new window
If you are coming to the UK from 1st January 2021, you may need to apply for a visaLink opens in a new window to study here.
Please note: Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Repaying your loans
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023, the repayment threshold is £25,000. Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
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Placements and work experience
We provide support for students wanting to spend a year in industry by promoting opportunities, hosting departmental careers fairs and offering one-to-one sessions with our departmental careers advisor. Intercalated Year students are supported by their Personal Tutor and our Industrial Liaison Team during their year in industry. Students working in the UK are visited by academic representatives to review their development during the year.
Your career
Graduates from the Department of Computer Science in the past have entered careers in these industries and companies:
Automobiles and Aviation
- British Airways
- Ford Motor Company
- Jaguar Land Rover
Computer Security
- BAE
- GCHQ
Computer Systems
- ARM
- Citrix
- IBM
Consulting:
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- EY
- KPMG
Consumer goods
- M&S
- Tesco
- Unilever
Finance
- Barclays
- Bloomberg
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan
- Morgan Stanley
Research
- CERN
- Mintel
- The University of Warwick
Software Development
- Apple
- Amazon
- D.E.Shaw
- Microsoft
- Sega
They have pursued roles such as:
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Web Designer/Developer
- Business Analyst
- Actuary
- Economist and Statistician
- Computer Science Researcher
- University Academic
- Teacher
- Entrepreneur
- Start-up Owner
Helping you find the right career
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Computing Your Career
- Careers in Tech
- Computer Science SME and Alumni Event
- Women in Tech
- CVs and applications for Computer Science students
- Working in the Computer Games Industry
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
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Computer Science at Warwick
What are computers capable of? How do we use them to solve major world problems? What are their limitations?
Computer Science at Warwick offers you a community of excellence across the breadth of computer science. Join like-minded thinkers and friends who relish the challenges of shaping future technology.
You will study the theoretical foundation in established areas of the discipline. You will then apply your learning to industrially relevant problems, developing technical and transferable skills which will position you excellently for your future career.
We play a leading role in five interdisciplinary research centres and are one of the founding partners of the prestigious Alan Turing Institute for Data Science. This institute – a £42 million collaboration between UK leaders in Computer Science and Mathematics – will shape policy in the UK and stimulate research activity in data science for decades to come, creating unique opportunities for all of our students.
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Our courses
- Computer Science (BSc)
- Computer Science (MEng)
- Computer Science with Business Studies (BSc)
- Computer Systems Engineering (BEng)
- Computer Systems Engineering (MEng)
- Discrete Mathematics (BSc)
- Discrete Mathematics (MEng)
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You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
- The Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas.
- The University Library provides access to over one million printed works and tens of thousands of electronic journals
- Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces.
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The University is close to major road, rail and air links. London is just an hour by direct train from Coventry, with Birmingham a 20-minute trip. Birmingham International Airport is nearby (a 20-minute drive).
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Our Chaplaincy is home to Chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.
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