UCAS code G421
About the course
Professionals with good computing skills, experience of working in mainland Europe, and an understanding of how European business operates are well placed for success in the computing industry.
This unique course offers both a UK honours degree and also an equivalent French qualification, the Diplome d'Etudes Superieurs Technologiques (DEST) d'Informatique. Students gain both computing skills and the ability to communicate effectively in French, spending five months of the final year at the IUT Universite Paris Descartes, studying in French. (Erasmus grants may be available for UK-based students during the study period in Paris.)
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Must include French AS-level or equivalent. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to years 2 and 3.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.
We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.
If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
Course structure
This programme is part of the computing undergraduate programme which offers a range of different specialist degrees.
The third year work placement is normally undertaken in a leading organisation in a French-speaking country. This enables you to use your accumulated specialist skills, and provides invaluable experience when approaching the job market on graduation.
It is also possible for students who have completed at least two years of relevant study on another course to enter the final year of this course.
Areas of study
The computing industry needs professionals with good computing skills, experience of working in mainland Europe, and an understanding of how European business operates. This unique course offers both a UK honours degree and also an equivalent French qualification - the Diplome d'Etudes Superieurs Technologiques (DEST) d'Informatique. Students gain both computing skills and the ability to communicate effectively in French, spending five months of the final year at the IUT Universite Rene Descartes, Paris, studying in French alongside French colleagues. (Erasmus grants may be available for UK-based students during the study period in Paris.)
The first years of the course are closely allied to the BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems degree.
Syllabus
Year 1
Programming
Databases
Web Development
Human Computer Interaction
Requirements Analysis
Professional Practice
Computing Context
French
Business Requirements
Introduction to Organisations
Year 2
Web Application Development
Databases
Networking Technologies
Systems Analysis and Design
Project Planning and Control
Socio-technical Approaches to Information Systems
French
Optional placement year
Year 4
- at Brighton, in English
Usability Evaluation
Project Management
Web Mastery
Project
- in Paris, in French
Parallelism in Computers
Information Systems
European Business
Project
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
| BSc Hons European Computing/DEST Informatique | [J4EG029] |
| UK/EU (Full Time) | 9,000 GBP |
| Island Students (Full Time) | 9,000 GBP |
| International (Full Time) | 12,500 GBP |
Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
With an acute shortage of bilingual graduates with good computing skills, this course gives graduates a real advantage in the job market.
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