Advanced computing skills are in high demand in today’s global job market, providing you with ample opportunities to fill industry gaps, specialise, and progress your career.
BSc (Hons) Computing
Course Overview
The perfect choice for anyone who’s already completed a HND in computing (or equivalent), this fast-track route to a full degree is the equivalent of the final year of undergraduate study, quickly accelerating you to graduate status.
What you’ll learn
Our BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) offers in-demand skills sought after in today’s tech industry. Our modules cover areas of Computing such as Programming, Web Development, Databases, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Data Analysis, utilising a range of tools and programming languages such as Python, PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS.
Learn by doing
Many of our modules are ‘hands-on’ and designed to equip you with the practical skills you need for your career. Unlike many computing courses that lack real-world preparation, our programme focuses on practical, authentic assessments. As such, you’ll engage in coding, database creation, web document development, data analysis and working with cloud services before engaging in assessments that allow you to demonstrate these skills.
Modules
Our award-winning curriculum has been designed to give you the modern skill set needed to start your career on the right footing.
Your modules take a hands-on approach to provide you with transferable real-world skills for your future. You’ll have the opportunity to master coding, database and web document creation, data analysis, cloud computing, IT project management, systems analysis soft skills, and more.
Just some of the fascinating modules available on this course include:
Data Mining
In the modern workplace and wider society, data reigns supreme. Learn how to manipulate and visualise data to make informed business decisions across various sectors. Develop skills in Python, one of the most popular programming languages in data science.
Web Application Development
Today, applications are as likely to run in a web browser as on a desktop. You will learn how to create dynamic and interactive web-based systems that connect to a database backend, utilising languages such as PHP, MySQL and HTML/CSS.
You have between 1 to 3 years to complete this course. Most of our students, however, aim to complete their studies within 1 to 2 years.
- Data Mining (Core)
- Managing Innovation and Change (Core)
- Computing Project (Core)
Choose 2 from:
- Information Security Management (Elective)
- Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)
- Distributed and Cloud Computing (Elective)
- Web Application Development (Elective)
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.
Eligibility
To be eligible to study this BSc Computing top-up degree, we need to see that you have:
- A relevant HND or equivalent where the module content covers Web Design, Databases, Programming and Computer Systems & Networking
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this computing top-up degree.
We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
Course fees are not available yet.