
Applied Computing (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
If you currently hold an HND (Higher National Diploma) or equivalent, the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Top-Up) allows you to gain a full undergraduate degree within one year of study. This course will enhance your expertise in applied computer technologies, applied computer science, and applied business computers, helping you to develop critical skills in cyber security, networks, and management. Learn technical knowledge of cyber threat intelligence, risk management, and relevant industry standards.
This course will help you meet the challenges facing businesses, and become the professional experts they need. Learn from experts in security-related technologies and industry. They will cover everything from cloud computing to project management, as well as sharing their own research.
Explore our fantastic computing resources at our Docklands campus. This includes specialised labs to explore networking and operating system environments. Top-Up your diploma: join the third year of our applied computing course and top-up your diploma or foundation degree to a full BSc.
This applied computer science training is delivered by experts in security technologies, covering essential topics like cloud computing and project management. You will also learn about computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering, ensuring you are well-prepared for industry standards and challenges. January starts: You will join this Top-Up final year in January and complete your first semester before the summer break and your second semester after the summer break, completing your studies and gaining a full BSc (Hons) in applied computer science in just one year.
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Key highlights
- Converts an HND or foundation degree into a full honours degree
- Develops skills in cyber security, networks and IT management
- Covers cyber threat intelligence, risk management and industry standards
- Taught by experts in security technologies sharing their own research
- Topics include cloud computing and project management
- Specialised Docklands labs for networking and operating system environments
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a Pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on y
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
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Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber security analyst
- Network engineer
- IT project manager
- Cloud support engineer
- IT risk analyst
- Systems administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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