Computing (Top up Award) BSc (Hons)

Complete your degree and enhance your employability with our full-time BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up course - designed specifically for students who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in computing or a related field. This one-year programme builds directly on your existing knowledge, allowing you to gain a full UK honours degree while developing the future-facing technical and project skills that employers value most.<br/><br/>Whether youre progressing from a UK partner college or joining us from overseas, this course offers a fast, practical and academically robust route to the next stage of your career. You can explore modern methods of software development - including AI-enhanced programming - while expanding your understanding of key topics such as data security, governance, and ethical computing practices.<br/><br/>This course combines team-based software projects with a personal, research-focused computing project, ensuring you graduate with both technical fluency and applied experience. You can also choose one specialist module in topics such as Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, or UX - allowing you to tailor your learning to your career interests.

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