BSc (Hons) Business Computing at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year full-time honours degree on campus at Stirling combining computing science with business knowledge, drawing on modules from Computing Science, Business Studies, Marketing and Management Science.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programming and scripting in languages such as Java, Python, SQL and PHP; a Management Challenge; developing a business proposition; sustainability in organisational management; a group software implementation project; project management; and an independent computing project. A three-month summer placement is offered to third-year students.

Career pathways

Careers across financial services, healthcare and media; placement links include Calnex Solutions, Diageo, GE Digital, Royal Bank of Scotland, Sainsbury's Bank and Scottish Enterprise.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32. Essential subjects: to include Computing and Business Studies/Management and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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