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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Top-up) at University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This one-year top-up lets HND Computing graduates progress to a full BSc (Hons) in Computer Science through specialist modules linked to career choices such as cloud-based systems. Students specialise in networking, emerging technologies, web applications and data technologies and choose their own dissertation-style final project topic.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take four 20-credit mandatory modules (Emerging Technologies, Business Intelligence, Creating Web Applications, and Cloud, Virtualisation and Communications) and a 40-credit Final Year Project.

Career pathways

Possible careers include computer systems analyst, database administrator, computer hardware engineer, computer network architect, web developer, UX designer and computer programmer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

HND Computing (Level 5) or equivalent and GCSE English grade C/4. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component is the University standard for most courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time top-up, January 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 17,085 a year (2026/27). Full-time top-up, January 2027 start Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

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