About the course

This degree starts by giving you the foundational skills to succeed on your academic journey. You’ll then go on to develop advanced computing skills highly sought after in today’s global job market. The course covers the latest skills in areas such as data analysis, cloud computing, cyber security, object-oriented programming (Java), and website coding and authoring (HTML, CSS).

What sets our degree apart is the flexibility it offers, with two distinct career pathways to choose from: technical and managerial. Whether you choose the technical route or opt for a managerial role, you’ll graduate with the skills to capitalise on industry demands, specialise, and advance your career.

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation
• Taught 100% in English
• Intensive, engaging and face-to-face teaching by industry experts
• Industry relevant, 21st century application
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented
• Payment options and early-bird discounts available
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy**
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognised for its high-quality education***
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Courses Included

During your foundation year you’ll study 6 modules that will prepare you with the skills you need to move on to your full degree course. Then, over 3 years you’ll study a total of 360 credit hours over seventeen modules. In years 2 and 3, you’ll study the required ‘core’ modules and choose 2 ‘elective’ modules from a choice of 4 options. This allows you to select specialised modules which cover topics that you want to learn about the most.

Foundation year

• Preparing for University Success
• Exploring the Business Environment
• Advancing your Academic Skills
• Becoming an Effective Leader
• Planning for Your Future Success
• Investigation & Innovation Project

Year 2

• Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development (Core)
• Introduction to Computer Systems and Security (Core)
• Introduction to Databases (Core)
• Introduction to Programming (Core)
• Introduction to Web Authoring (Core)
• Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work (Core)

Year 3

• Human Computer Interaction (Core)
• Data Analytics and Visualisation (Core)
• IT Project Management (Core)
• Systems Analysis and Design (Core)

Then choose either

Technical route

• Advanced Databases (Elective) and
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective)

or

Managerial route

• Digital Business (Elective) and
• Ethics, Quality and Sustainability in Technological Environments (Elective)

Year 4

• Data Mining (Core)
• Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
• Computing Project (Core)

Then choose either

Technical route

• Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
• Web Application Development (Elective)

or

Managerial route

• Information Security Management (Elective)
• Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)