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Computer Science (top up from HND)
BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: G408
Key features
Top Up from HND or Foundation Degree in Computer Science
Placement available
IMIS (Institute of the Management of Information Systems) accreditation
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What it’s about
These awards are designed to provide a route to an honours degree following the completion of an appropriate HND or equivalent. They provide a seamless progression route for applicants who have completed a Staffordshire University HND in the exact subject area as well as being available for those with qualifications in subjects that are compatible from other institutions. It is possible to combine the study of the HND and the TopUp (with placement) to complete an honours degree in the same time period as a sandwich degree student.
The courses run over 18 months without a placement or a minimum of 24 months with a placement. We strongly recommend that the sandwich award is taken.
If on a sandwich award, you will study for 12 months and then complete a six-month or 12 month placement before returning to a semester of study at the University, which consists of doing a project (3 level 6 Modules) plus a general option module.
If you apply for a TopUp that does not naturally follow your HND content we will advise you of the appropriate options.
What you do
You will study a mixture of level 5 and level 6 modules over the first academic year which lead to an ordinary degree in Computer Science. You will then have one additional module and the Final Year Project to complete which leads to the BSc(Hons) Computer Science.
Modules will be in subjects such as real-time systems, distributed computer systems, computer security and high-level computer systems design. You will also undertake a substantial project, which could involve solving a technical computer science problem or developing a computer system to solve a real-world problem.
Where next
It depends on what you choose to study. Computer Science graduates become qualified to pursue careers with computer users, software houses and manufacturers as software and application professionals or consultants. Typical job titles of recent graduates include Application Programmer, Web Designer, Software Engineer, IT consultant, Systems Engineer and IT Systems analyst.
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Fact File
| Qualification: | BSc(Hons) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September |
| Course Length: | 1 academic year to ordinary degree 18 months to Honours Degree |
| Entry Requirements: | Applicants are expected to hold an HND or Foundation Degree in a Computing Discipline. Other equivalent qualifications and / or experience may be considered on an individual basis |
| Application: | Application for this course is through UCAS. For guidance on the application process click here |
| UCAS Code: | G408 |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Standard undergraduate tuition fees and bursaries.
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Contact
For more information about Computer Science (top up from HND) (G408) please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
