This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Top-up programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of computing professions, which have seen increased demand for employees at graduate level, and aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and academic standing to enter postgraduate study. It also enhances employability of students by providing training with industry-standard software and access to specialist resources such as the Extended Reality equipment, Cyber Security and Networking Labs, as well as the opportunity to pursue Cisco accreditations as part of our Cisco Academy. Progression Opportunities As a BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Technologies graduate, you will be equipped with a range of professional and technical skills that are all highly desirable to prospective employers.
Modules
Modules may include: • Software Development and Quality Assurance • Smart Device Application Development • Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Individual Project.
Assessment method
UCS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, and seeks to recognise an individual’s potential to succeed. To do this, we consider qualifications and experience in the context of each applicant’s background. We make offers based on evidence that suggests a student’s suitability to excel on their chosen course. As such, where appropriate, we will consider making a contextual offer to study that recognises life experience and potential as well previous academic achievement.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- I161
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Taunton Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Typically entrants will possess: • Foundation Degree • or an HND • or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate discipline and 4 GCSEs to include English and Maths
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8950 | Year 1 |
| England | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8950 | 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
Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)
Provider information
Taunton Campus
Wellington Road
Taunton
TA1 5AX
Course contact details
Visit our course page Online Enquiry Form