BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Computer science is about creativity and innovation, imagining a better way to do things and making it happen. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) course is an ideal next step from a foundation degree, HND or equivalent diploma. Our expert team will support you in gaining all the practical and problem-solving skills you'll need to excel in this constantly evolving and highly rewarding field.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, top-up (final-year entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Research and Professional Issues, Project, Software Quality Management, Applied Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Information Security Management, Operations Management, Natural Language Processing and Generative AI.

Career pathways

Computing is a global activity, and as a BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) graduate from the University of Greater Manchester, you'll be employable anywhere in the world. Some of the main areas that our graduates go into are network design, programming, web development, software application, interactive multimedia roles, IT support, consultancy and operations, E-commerce and business analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll have successfully completed a foundation degree (FdSc) or higher national diploma (HND) in computing or software engineering (or another relevant qualification comprising at least 120 credits at HE4 and 120 credits at HE5). Alternatively, you may hold a professional qualification in computer science at an equivalent level, for instance, an APTECH Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering with an overall credit or distinction profile. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-standard qualifications and/or proven relevant experience in the computing industry. You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=G375-D&code2=0003

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