Computing courses – Bath Spa University

Computing courses

Computing is integral to businesses of every kind, to the economy and to critical services such as water, transport and power. Our Computing degrees ask you to create, to imagine and to innovate. You'll develop ways to showcase your practical skills to potential employers and clients.

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Our courses

Computing

BSc (Hons)

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Explore your interests and create something tangible from your ideas – whether that’s a game, a robotic device or a sensing device that monitors river pollutants. 

Related careers:

  • Software engineering 
  • App development
  • Product development 
  • System design and administration 
  • E-commerce 
  • IT consultancy 
  • Teaching
Course details
A student wearing a blue shirt with orange fruits on it working at a laptop.

Produce a unique portfolio that showcases your creativity and technical ability in coding, games, animation and web development.

Related careers:

  • Creative tech
  • Games development
  • Web development 
  • Software development
  • Digital animation 
  • UX design
Course details

Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

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Build career experience today while preparing for the threats of tomorrow. Learn to protect businesses, individuals and critical infrastructure from cyber attack. 

Related careers:

  • Penetration testing 
  • Cybercrimes analysis
  • Cyber security engineering 
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Systems administration 
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • Cyber security forensics
Course details
Student sitting against a green screen while wearing a virtual reality headset

Develop the skills you need to turn your ideas into unique games, and learn from professional game designers, developers and studio leaders. 

Related careers:

  • Games design, development and production
  • 2D, 3D and VFX art 
  • Programming
  • UX design
  • Quality testing
  • Project management 
  • Community management 
Course details

Computing

BSc (Hons)

Student working on a laptop

Explore your interests and create something tangible from your ideas – whether that’s a game, a robotic device or a sensing device that monitors river pollutants. 

Related careers:

  • Software engineering 
  • App development
  • Product development 
  • System design and administration 
  • E-commerce 
  • IT consultancy 
  • Teaching
Course details
A student wearing a blue shirt with orange fruits on it working at a laptop.

Produce a unique portfolio that showcases your creativity and technical ability in coding, games, animation and web development.

Related careers:

  • Creative tech
  • Games development
  • Web development 
  • Software development
  • Digital animation 
  • UX design
Course details

Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

Graphic of glowing numbers and computer code

Build career experience today while preparing for the threats of tomorrow. Learn to protect businesses, individuals and critical infrastructure from cyber attack. 

Related careers:

  • Penetration testing 
  • Cybercrimes analysis
  • Cyber security engineering 
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Systems administration 
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • Cyber security forensics
Course details
Student sitting against a green screen while wearing a virtual reality headset

Develop the skills you need to turn your ideas into unique games, and learn from professional game designers, developers and studio leaders. 

Related careers:

  • Games design, development and production
  • 2D, 3D and VFX art 
  • Programming
  • UX design
  • Quality testing
  • Project management 
  • Community management 
Course details

Creative Computing specialisms

Students working together in a computer lab

Learn the essentials of games design, including coding, interactive design and digital creativity. 

Course details
Tutor and student discussing what they're looking at on a laptop screen

Gain the core skills you'll need to thrive as a digital creative, including coding, web app deployment and asset creation.

Course details
Students working together in a computer lab

Learn the essentials of games design, including coding, interactive design and digital creativity. 

Course details
Tutor and student discussing what they're looking at on a laptop screen

Gain the core skills you'll need to thrive as a digital creative, including coding, web app deployment and asset creation.

Course details

Hear from our staff and students

“My goal was always to become a Games Designer, and thanks to Bath Spa that goal is now a reality”

I gained everything I needed to get my foot into the industry: creative thinking, leadership, management, work placements and programming experience, all alongside an extensive portfolio filled with my projects... This breadth of knowledge and showcase of work was the very core to getting where I am today.

Matt Westlake, BSc Games Development

Why study at Bath Spa?

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Bath is a small, well-connected city. Whether you’re based at Newton Park or Locksbrook Campus, you’ll be able to access the best of the University and the city.

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Access high-end computing spaces, 3D printers, VR kit and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with dedicated library resources and our free equipment loan service.

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Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits. 

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

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Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

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Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.

A Student Ambassador helps a visitor at an Open Day

Visiting us is the best way to find out whether Bath Spa is the right university for you.

  • Meet our students and staff 
  • Tour our facilities and accommodation 
  • Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
Internal view of Bath Spa University Locksbrook Campus showing a glass-windowed study and meeting room

Bath is a small, well-connected city. Whether you’re based at Newton Park or Locksbrook Campus, you’ll be able to access the best of the University and the city.

A modern, glass-fronted building with a garden out front and students walking past

Access high-end computing spaces, 3D printers, VR kit and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with dedicated library resources and our free equipment loan service.

Students talking in a shared student kitchen

Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits. 

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

Four students walking on campus with mature trees in background

Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.

A Student Ambassador helps a visitor at an Open Day

Visiting us is the best way to find out whether Bath Spa is the right university for you.

  • Meet our students and staff 
  • Tour our facilities and accommodation 
  • Learn more about your chosen course
Book now