BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up)
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This course will start in Sept 2025. Admissions are open for London Campus only
This course will start in Sept 2025. Admissions are open for London Campus only
Award to be received:
Award to be received by NCG
In Partnership with
Programme Manager
You must be over 18 years old and have either of the following:
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing
A Foundation Degree in Computing
Level 5 qualification in a related area.
And you must have achieved
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Numeracy and Literacy qualifications at Level 2.
Applications are also welcome from mature applicants with relevant work experience. Contact us for further information.
You can choose to pay your tuition up-front or take out a tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England which currently defers payment until you start earning £25,000 per year.
Modules are delivered using a range of assessments to develop your skills both academically and within the workplace. An example of the modules you will study are:
The course is taught via Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations and support sessions.
You will be assessed in:
Completing the top-up year allows you to convert your existing qualification into a full Bachelor of Science with Honours, which is widely recognised by employers and universities globally.
A BSc (Hons) in Computing opens doors to a wide range of roles in the IT and tech sectors
Graduates with an honours degree typically have higher starting salaries and greater long-term earning potential compared to those with sub-degree qualifications
Develop In-Demand Skills you will deepen your knowledge in areas like:
These are highly valued in today's digital economy.
The degree provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, such as:
MSc in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence
Professional certifications
Computing professionals are in demand across all industries, offering greater job stability and opportunities to work in diverse sectors including healthcare, finance, education, and government.
A BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) degree equips graduates for a wide array of roles in the tech industry, including software development, web and app development, systems analysis, data analysis, and IT project coordination.
Furthermore, the degree cultivates transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, making graduates attractive to various industries.
A sample of career opportunities cover a wide range of Computing and IT roles in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Some typical employment opportunities could include:
By choosing to study at OLC you are making a big financial commitment. It’s important that you understand exactly what your fees cover and what additional costs you will need to budget for.
* The availability of some of these items may be impacted by local and national social distancing restrictions placed on the College from time to time. As such, there may be times when we are unable to provide some or all of the services and facilities listed here.
Our courses are taught by academics that have relevant industry experience and subject specialism that will help and support your learning journey.
BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up)
