Computer Science (Top-Up) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This top-up degree allows students who have completed relevant Level 4 and 5 qualifications elsewhere to join the final year of our BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme, enabling you to gain a full Bachelor's degree in just one academic year. 

Your programme provides a multidisciplinary perspective to the subject of Computer Science, giving you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. The course is future-focused and has the development of your digital skills, analytics and problem solving at its core. Employability and industry links are integrated into every module to support you in developing the skills you will need in the workplace.

* Access a wide range of specialist software and tools including dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics, Networking and Software Development laboratories in a state-of-the-art building

* We tend to favour workshop-style sessions over lectures and you will have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real life scenarios. Live briefs, simulations, role play and live case studies will be used to recreate workplace conditions

Our course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in computer science, networks and applications, enabling you to progress into any area of the computing industry. You will learn the necessary skills to develop cutting edge, state-of-the-art innovative applications.

You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Develop your knowledge in computer systems and networks, programming, secure systems, computer system architecture, database systems, and modelling. You will graduate with an understanding of emerging trends in computer science, such as those in software development, artificial intelligence and distributed computing. During your course you will have the opportunity to attend occasional field trips.