University of Northampton

Computer Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The University of Northampton’s Computer Science Top-up degree enables students with a Level 5 (or equivalent) computing related qualification (e.g. HND, Foundation degree) to acquire further knowledge and skills in the field of computer science through engaging with key principles and theories. You will develop extra practical computing skills across a broad range of topics within computer science, applying these in the creation of tools and systems to solve real world problems.

Key highlights

  • Builds on a Level 5 computing qualification such as HND or Foundation degree
  • Engages with key principles and theories of computer science
  • Develops practical computing skills across a broad range of topics
  • Apply skills creating tools and systems that solve real-world problems

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Software developer
  • Systems analyst
  • Web developer
  • IT support analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Network engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

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