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.
Candidates must have successfully completed either:
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In addition to the University’s General Requirements for Entry applicants should have a merit or higher for their level 5 qualifications in computing related subjects.
Receiving an offer for the Computer Science BSc top up degree may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements.
This Computer Science Top-Up degree is highly technical, therefore there is a general expectation that applicants have good computing knowledge and skills (e.g., high level programming) from previous studies to be able to successfully complete this programme.
The Admissions Policy for the Computer Science Top up BSc programme is in accordance with the University of Northampton’s Admissions; and Equality and Diversity policies; and seeks to recruit to the Top-Up Computer Science degree students from diverse educational and social backgrounds who could benefit from and motivation to complete the programme.
Receiving an offer for the Computer Science BSc top up degree may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements.
For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Students on this Computer Science Top-Up degree will benefit from our excellent links to the computing industry (e.g., Barclaycard, GE) and other organisations such as BCS, IEEE, CISCO Network Academy, etc. We are confident that our students, upon successful completion of this programme, will be able to find a graduate level job; otherwise our Northampton Employment Promise will secure a three–six month paid internship for you to get back on track.
Our master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on master’s fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.
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