3Jun
Virtual and digital This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Northumbria University, Newcastle has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Complete your degree and enhance your employability with our full-time BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up course - designed specifically for students who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in computing or a related field. This one-year programme builds directly on your existing knowledge, allowing you to gain a full UK honours degree while developing the future-facing technical and project skills that employers value most. Whether you're progressing from a UK partner college or joining us from overseas, this course offers a fast, practical and academically robust route to the next stage of your career. You can explore modern methods of software development - including AI-enhanced programming - while expanding your understanding of key topics such as data security, governance, and ethical computing practices. This course combines team-based software projects with a personal, research-focused computing project, ensuring you graduate with both technical fluency and applied experience. You can also choose one specialist module in topics such as Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, or UX - allowing you to tailor your learning to your career interests.
Modules
For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
Assessment method
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- G419
- Institution code:
- N77
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumberland Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST