Computing
Learn and hone software development, networking and cyber security skills that are in high demand across the industry.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options if you study this course in Peterborough. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
Our employment-focused Computing degree is designed to equip you with a broad understanding of many computing principles and build your skills in programming, database management, web development, and software engineering. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore various other areas of computing, such as computer networks, cyber security, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
This will expose you to the diverse nature of the IT sector, and give you the chance to explore which part of this industry you want to kick-start your career in. You'll also gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and final year projects.
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Discover the range of Computing courses at ARU Peterborough
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Study in Peterborough, a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network
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Work in state-of-the-art facilities, with industry-standard software
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Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects
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Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work
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Develop highly valued transferable skills to enable career pivots
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Learn from sector experienced, expert lecturers
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
With the ever-growing importance of technology in today's world, a degree in Computing can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a variety of exciting and rewarding careers.
When you graduate from this course, you'll have developed your powers of autonomous and analytical thinking, learnt the essential skills valued by employers in the IT sector, and have experienced multi-disciplinary team-working which mirrors real-world industry standards.
Peterborough is a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network, located in Cambridgeshire, the home of ‘Silicon Fen’ – a centre for high-tech companies. What better place to kick-start your career in the IT sector?
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters. You could study for a Masters degree such as the MSc Business Data Analytics at ARU Peterborough and take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship.
Teaching and modules
Understand and apply the concepts of software development, database design, computer networking and web design which underpin a majority of computing-based roles in industry.
Gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Cyber Security, as well as the role of computers in forensic investigation. Get an introduction to the field of digital forensics and cybercrime, a critical component in the majority of modern policing investigations. Study malicious hacking attacks targeting computer systems and the appropriate safeguards needed to minimise such attacks.
Develop a solid understanding of Object-Oriented Techniques including Inheritance, Association, Aggregation, Polymorphism and Encapsulation. Through the development of programs in an object-oriented language such as C# and JavaScript, you will gain practical programming knowledge.
You’ll explore legacy systems and learn the skills for maintaining, updating, or replacing these, as well as focusing on future technologies and how these could develop in your field of choice.
Develop the knowledge and skills relevant to working as a member of a project team and have an awareness of professional and ethical aspects of the IT industry.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Programming Fundamentals
- Relational Database Development Fundamentals
- Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
- Web Development Fundamentals
- Into ARU
- Object Oriented Programming Design and Development
- Becoming an IT Professional
- Machine Learning and AI Fundamentals
- Team Based Project
- Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Computing Major Project
- Developing Legacy Software Systems
- Future Tech and Development
- Advanced Networking
- Ethical Hacking
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Contemporary Issues
- Extended Project
- Literacies in Higher Education
- Into ARU
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Professional Portfolio (Computing)
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options if you study this course in Peterborough. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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James LarnerProfessional Lead for the faculty of Creative and Digital Arts and Sciences
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Hugh ChadwickSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Glen MasonLecturer
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Samuel AdekanmbiComputing Lecturer
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Jennifer Rae-ClarkeProfessional Skills Tutor - Computing
Facilities
As a Computing student at ARU Peterborough, you’ll use a range of specialist labs and equipment.
Our city-centre campus includes:
- eXtended Reality Peterborough, an immersive teaching suite
- computing suites equipped with all the hardware and software you’ll need throughout your course
- reading room, student services and multifaith prayer rooms.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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