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Applied Computer Science (Top-Up) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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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.
Careers This course prepares you for a diverse range of IT careers by combining core computer science with specialisations like software development, cloud applications and network support. You'll gain valuable technical and professional skills through hands-on projects, industry-informed modules, and employer engagement. With guest lectures, sponsored projects and the option to earn CCNA certification, you'll graduate well-prepared for the fast-moving tech industry and confident in your ability to thrive in the workplace. Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Computer Science or MSc Artificial Intelligence. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

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

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

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Applied Computer Science (Top-Up) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS