Computer Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This top-up degree will help you develop practical skills across a broad range of topics within computer science. You'll apply them to the creation of tools and systems that solve real-world problems, graduating ready for the computing industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Computer Science | Duration: Full Time: 1 year; Part Time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time (top-up) | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During this one-year Top-Up Computer Science degree programme, you will further enhance your Computer Science knowledge and skills by undertaking high-level modules such as Advanced AI and Applications, Modern Databases, Cyber Security and Applied Cryptography, and Media Technology. Modules include Media Technology, Modern Databases, Cybersecurity and Applied Cryptography, AI Concepts and Applications, Computing Project Dissertation.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed either: A BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science or computing related subject, OR A Foundation Degree in Computer Science or computing related subject OR 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. This Computer Science Top-Up degree is highly technical, therefore there is a general expectation that applicants have good computing knowledge and skills (e.g., high level programming) from previous studies to be able to successfully complete this programme. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 1 year; Part Time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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