
BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
Arden UniversityBirmingham Leeds London (Ealing, Holborn, Stratford) Manchester Online
Course overview
Designed to launch your career in computing, this top-up degree will teach you the skills you need to demonstrate your value to employers. If you’re ready to support real business changes, develop your knowledge of IT security, and explore technology trends from all over the world, then this is the right course for you. Advanced computing skills are in high demand in today’s global job market, providing you with ample opportunities to fill industry gaps, specialise, and progress your career.
The perfect choice for anyone who’s already completed a HND in computing (or equivalent), this fast-track route to a full degree is the equivalent of the final year of undergraduate study, quickly accelerating you to graduate status. What you’ll learn Our BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) offers in-demand skills sought after in today’s tech industry. Our modules cover areas of Computing such as Programming, Web Development, Databases, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Data Analysis, utilising a range of tools and programming languages such as Python, PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS.
Learn by doing Many of our modules are ‘hands-on’ and designed to equip you with the practical skills you need for your career. Unlike many computing courses that lack real-world preparation, our programme focuses on practical, authentic assessments. As such, you'll engage in coding, database creation, web document development, data analysis and working with cloud services before engaging in assessments that allow you to demonstrate these skills.
Why choose
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Key highlights
- Fast-track final year converting an HND into a full honours degree
- Modules include Programming, Web Development, Databases and Cloud Computing
- Covers Cyber Security and Data Analysis for in-demand tech roles
- Hands-on use of Python, PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS
- Practical, authentic assessments based on coding, databases and cloud services
- Explores global technology trends and supporting real business change
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
- TOEFL iBT: 60 — 60 or TOEFL iBT 60-78
Careers this course leads to
- Software developer
- Web developer
- Database administrator
- Cloud engineer
- Cyber security analyst
- Data analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,525 per year (UK campus) | International: £16,000 per year (UK campus)
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 Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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