University of Warwick
Computer Science with Business Studies
Coventry, England, United Kingdom · UCAS GN42
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
GN42
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Course Overview
Computer Science with Business Studies at University of Warwick in Coventry, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Computer science graduates enter careers as software engineers, data scientists, product managers and systems architects at technology companies, financial services firms and consultancies. Typical employers include major tech companies, investment banks, AI startups and public sector digital teams.
Student life (indicative)
Warwick offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
27,880
Staff Ratio
12.0:1
International
34.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
81.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£41,080
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Computer Science with Business Studies
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Computer Science with Business Studies topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Computer Science with Business Studies
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Management
- Information technology
- Computer applications
- Computers
- Software engineering
- Software
- Virtual reality systems design
- Database design
- Information systems
- Computer information systems
- Management information systems
- Informatics
- Health informatics
- Telematics
- Geographical information systems
- Object oriented programming
- Computer engineering
- Computer maintenance
- Computer science
- Computer programming
- Fifth generation languages programming
- Visual basic
- Delphi
- Computer languages
- C++ language
- Cobol
- Java
- Javascript
- C language
- Pascal
- Artificial intelligence
- Neural networks
- Statistical computing
- Computer simulation
- Digital imaging
- Computer control
- Internet technology
- Web design
- Data analysis
- Computer games
- Computer installation
- Computer graphics
- Computer networks
- Computer communication
- Computer networking
- Computer keyboarding
- Systems
- Systems analysis
- Systems engineering
- Systems management
- Computer studies
- Multimedia studies
- Applied computer studies
- Computer literacy
- Computer management studies
- Database studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematical logic
- Mathematical methods
- Applied mathematics
- Computational mathematics
- Medical computation
- Engineering computation
- Numerical analysis
- Computing mathematics
- Engineering mathematics
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
27,880
Total students
Staff Ratio
12:1
Students per staff
International Students
34%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Warwick offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Warwick offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Great café culture
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
81%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£41,080
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Computer science graduates enter careers as software engineers, data scientists, product managers and systems architects at technology companies, financial services firms and consultancies. Typical employers include major tech companies, investment banks, AI startups and public sector digital teams.
- Computer science graduates enter careers as software engineers, data scientists, product managers and systems architects at technology companies, financial services firms and consultancies.
- Typical employers include major tech companies, investment banks, AI startups and public sector digital teams.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Finance
- Technology
- Consulting
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,381/month budget (housing $790, food $305, transport $88) covers everything comfortably. Warwick's campus-town setting keeps costs contained while still offering excellent facilities.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,381/month budget (housing $790, food $305, transport $88) covers everything comfortably.
- Warwick's campus-town setting keeps costs contained while still offering excellent facilities.
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