Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Upgrade your tech knowledge with hands-on experience, cutting-edge tools and specialisations from AI to cyber security. Our BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science (Top Up) course is an exciting opportunity to progress your qualification and gain a full honours degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our cutting-edge labs, using industry-standard tools from Microsoft and VMware. Additionally, you’ll develop technical and teamwork skills while becoming a creative problem-solver who's aware of social, moral and ethical issues relating to the impact of computers on our lives. This top-up degree opens pathways to careers in software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and a wide range of other IT and computing fields. Why ARU?
- Progress your current qualification to a BSc (Hons) in Applied Computer Science through this focused top-up programme.
- Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as Redgate and Citisoft to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
- Engage with a curated selection of training materials, providing you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills that align with industry standards.
Modules
Final Project (30 credits) Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits) Artificial Intelligence (15 credits) Image Processing (15 credits) Security Management, Operations and Analytics (30 credits) Cloud Computing (15 credits)
Assessment method
Throughout the course we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, these will include group work, presentations, case studies, laboratory tests and projects.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I131
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entrants will normally be required to hold 120 Level 4 & 120 Level 5 credits (e.g. HND) from a relevant subject, or equivalent. Alternative qualifications may be accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT