BSc (Hons) Applied Computer Science (Top-up) at Anglia Ruskin University

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.

Duration: 1 year full-time (Top-Up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course covers critical topics in computing, including professional ethics, legal issues, AI, image processing, cybersecurity, cloud computing and a final-year research project. You'll explore areas like data protection, AI algorithms and image recognition using tools like Python. Year 1: Final Project, Professional Issues: Computing and Society, Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, Security Management, Operations and Analytics, Cloud Computing.

Career pathways

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.

Official programme page