For admission to this course the following qualifications are accepted:

• Foundation Degree with a pass mark of 55% or above in Level 5 modules (or other relevant Level 5 qualification such as a Pearson’s Higher National Certificate/Diploma) in a computing related discipline.
• Candidates presenting with Foundation Degrees or Higher National Certificates or Diplomas from other awarding bodies will be considered under RPL procedures.
• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent - Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Essential Skills qualifications are also accepted
  
• All applicants must have reached the age of 18 years on admission.

International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.

Students, for whom English is not their first language, must demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test.

Various assessment methods may be involved throughout the course consisting of coursework assignments, coursework practical, in-class tests and formal examinations.

The articulation route for successful graduates from the BSc (Hons) Computing (Top Up) programme allows for progression onto University Master Degree courses in computing related disciplines subject to individual course requirements. Employment opportunities may also exist on successful completion.

Teaching Delivery Statement
The teaching and learning strategy within this programme will comprise of a range of delivery methods such as face to face, online and blended. All methods used have the full agreement of students, external examiners and awarding body partners.

Modules are delivered primarily face to face, with some supplementary blended material.

20 credit modules are 200 effort hours, usually 50% taught( lecture, tutorial, practical, seminar) and 50% independent study.

Dissertation includes a higher level of independent study.

Detailed information can be found in module specifications.

Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full-Time: £4.800 per year (payable on an annual basis)

Part-Time: £330 per 20-credit module. £660 for 40-credit Dissertation module

International Student Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full Time: £9,500 per year

Other Fees Associated with the Course

During your course you may be required to purchase course text books or specific software and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year.