London South Bank University

Computer Science (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Complete your degree, open new doors in tech Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Computer Science elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals.

In your top-up year, you’ll study a tailored mix of second and third year modules from our Computer Science BSc (Hons) degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in the tech industry. From Artificial Intelligence to Data Mining to Mobile Computing, you’ll also choose from a range of elective modules designed to help you build specialist expertise and shape your career path. Discover real-world learning with industry-standard tools in high-performance computer labs, equipped with Intel Core i7 and i9 machines, NVIDIA GPUs and 16GB-32GB RAM.

You’ll get hands-on with industry tools and platforms, from SAS, Tableau, and Power BI to AWS, Red Hat OpenShift, Python, and R. You’ll develop skills in data mining, management, visualisation, cloud, virtualisation, and statistical modelling to tackle real-world challenges and build predictive insights. See a full list of facilities and software.

Key highlights

  • Tailored mix of second and third year Computer Science modules
  • Electives include Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining and Mobile Computing
  • High-performance labs with Intel Core i7/i9 machines and NVIDIA GPUs
  • Hands-on with SAS, Tableau, Power BI, AWS and Red Hat OpenShift
  • Skills in data mining, visualisation, cloud, virtualisation and statistical modelling
  • Programming in Python and R for predictive insights

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Software Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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