University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres

University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Top-up your existing qualification to a full honours degree. Combine academic rigour with practical skills. Take advantage of professional-level developer software and advanced hardware, provided through accreditations with Microsoft, Cisco, and other major companies.

Study modules that include Advanced Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development and Project Management. Undertake a major hands-on project that involves developing a working solution to a particular problem. Our graduates have gone on to become web programmers, IT managers, information analysts, and software developers.

Companies that have employed our graduates include Sage, British Airways, and the NHS. Other graduates have started their own businesses or become software contractors.

Key highlights

  • Tops up an existing qualification to a full honours degree
  • Professional developer software and hardware via Microsoft and Cisco links
  • Modules include Advanced Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
  • Product Development and Project Management modules build practical skills
  • Major hands-on project developing a working solution to a problem
  • Graduates employed by Sage, British Airways and the NHS

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Web programmer
  • IT manager
  • Information analyst
  • Software developer
  • Software contractor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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