BSc Computing with Technology (Top-up)

The BSc (Hons) Computing with Technology builds your skills in software development, cybersecurity and cloud computing for a successful career in IT.

Applicants can enter the programme at different stages depending on their previous qualifications. Entry to Year One normally requires 112 UCAS Tariff points, together with GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or an equivalent qualification. Direct entry to Year Two is typically available for applicants holding an HNC or another recognised Level 4 qualification in Computing or Information Technology. Students applying for Year Three should normally possess an HND, Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), or another recognised Level 5 qualification in a computing or IT-related subject. Applicants entering Levels 5 or 6 must also provide evidence of a Level 2 Mathematics qualification or equivalent, although exemptions may apply where previous quantitative study has been completed. International applicants must meet the University's English language requirements, including IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
Software Developer
Network Engineer
Network Analyst
DevOps Engineer
Cloud Engineer
Enterprise Architect
Systems Analyst
IT Project Manager
Business Analyst
Infrastructure Engineer
IT Support Manager
Digital Transformation Consultant

Modules

Year 1 (Level 6)

Technology Strategy and Leadership for Sustainability

Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (Optional)

UG Project

Programming for AI

Machine Learning on Cloud

Contemporary Issues and Technologies in AI

Location

London, E1 7HT.

Fitzwilliam House (FH) - 10 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BF.

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