Senior Lecturer - Computing
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
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Computer Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code
BSc (Top-Up): I102
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Level
UndergraduateUG BSc (Hons)
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Duration
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2 years -
Starting
September
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Full Time: £9,535
Part Time: £1,585 (per 20 credits) -
Full Time: £17,000
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Waterside
Updated 28/03/2025
Updated 28/03/2025
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
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.
Highlights
- Coverage of fundamental principles of computer science with plenty of practical applications.
- A state-of-the-art computer lab for teaching and learning for the Computer Science top up course
- Student support initiative
- We support you to achieve your career in Computer Science with the Northampton Employment Promise.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed either:
- A BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science or computing related subject,
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- A Foundation Degree in Computer Science or computing related subject
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- Other UK level 5 equivalent qualification in Computer Science or computing related subject
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.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
- UK – Full Time: £9,535
- UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
- International – Full Time: £17,000
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
Careers and Employability
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.
Master’s Opportunities
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.
