University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up)

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) degree at Herts is designed for students with a two-year foundation degree or diploma and wish to join the final year of our computer science course. This course will allow you to choose from a variety of options, many with a technology and software development focus, giving you a broad range of technical skills and knowledge. You’ll also work on a substantial practical project and enhance your general transferable skills.

Key highlights

  • Joins the final year after a foundation degree or diploma
  • Choice of optional modules, many focused on technology and software development
  • Substantial practical project forms a core part of study
  • Builds a broad range of technical skills and knowledge
  • Develops general transferable skills alongside technical study

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Software developer
  • Software engineer
  • Web developer
  • IT support analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Application developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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