Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

About the course

Computers are now ingrained into our society, and we rely on them for many of our daily tasks. The range of industries that are keen to employ qualified and skilled computing graduates is vast, and job roles can vary from software developer to database administrator, web developer or project manager. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computing courses are Embedded Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Java Developer, Solution Architect and Full Stack Developer.*

For those with good knowledge of computing, our Applied Computing Top-up degree could help you build on your skills. A one-year top-up course, candidates will be expected to have completed at least two years of university or higher education study in a related subject.

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

Why study Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

This course covers a range of vital topics, such as the development of database management systems and distributed and large-scale systems. You'll also have the chance to learn and apply artificial intelligence algorithms, or explore the different technologies that can support the use of information technologies (IT) in organisations.

Hone your problem-solving techniques and build transferable skills which will benefit you in the future. In addition to core modules, you can tailor your learning with an option module system to allow you to select topics that will suit your career choices in the future.

You will also have the opportunity to grow as a professional in the world of Computing and develop your research and abilities by undertaking an individual project as part of your course. This project aims to push you to work at your best and get under the surface of computing to find talents you didn’t know you had. At the end of the project you will have carried out a major piece of work that demonstrates your capabilities.

Entry requirements

A Foundation Degree or HND at Merit, or equivalent in Computing that must include substantial programming in an object oriented programming language, such as Java or C++.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

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