University of Staffordshire - BSc Computer Science (Top-Up)

University of Staffordshire

BSc Computer Science (Top-Up)

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science Top-Up will allow HND Computing graduates to progress their study at an advanced level through specialist modules linked to potential career choices eg within cloud-based technologies, in internet and web management, data analytics, and network computing.

A one-year top-up course to further study from a HND qualification to a full Computer Science degree. Specialise in networking, emerging technologies, web applications, and Data technologies. Choose your dissertation title to pursue as your Final Year Project.

The course will allow you to fulfill your potential by providing degree-level Computer Science education, that is relevant, grounded in research, and at the forefront of knowledge and practice. The course will prepare you to become proficient in programming languages, system design methods, and techniques.

You will be able to apply your skills in most areas of a dynamic, expanding global Computing Industry (for example, e-commerce, networking, software development, IT project management, website development, systems analysis, and systems design). Upon successfully completing the BSC (Hons) Computer Science award, students will be awarded a Staffordshire University degree.

On successful completion of the study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Entry Requirements

  • HND Computing (Level 5) or equivalent and GCSE English Grade C/4 

  • A UK 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for international candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS – an overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening) or equivalent.

Career Prospects

Computer Science graduates are highly sought after by employers due to their high demand for their skills. Many are offered jobs through placements and join firms full-time after completing their degree. The UK needs thousands more software developers, making it a specialist field with significant opportunities. Cloud technologies are also growing. Graduates can work as junior engineers or in various roles such as computer systems analyst, database administrator, hardware engineer, network architect, web developer, UX designer, or programmer.

Course Details

The course offers a comprehensive learning experience through various methods such as lectures, group work, tutorials, seminars, workshops, self-managed study, and research projects. The assessment covers topics such as cloud, virtualisation and communications, emerging technologies, creating web applications, business intelligence, and final year project. The Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one support in areas such as study skills, written English, research, critical thinking, and revision, assessment, and examination skills. Additionally, the Student Inclusion Services cater to students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties like dyslexia. The course aims to provide effective learning opportunities for students.

Year 1

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Business Intelligence 20 credits
Cloud, Virtualisation And Communications 20 credits
Creating Mobile Web Apps 20 credits
Emerging Technologies 20 credits
Final Year Project 40 credits

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