Computing (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Birmingham City University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Millennium Point Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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1 year

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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In an environment where businesses are regularly confronted with the need to evolve, you will develop a strategic mind-set of addressing global challenges, businesses requirements and societal needs via digital infrastructure. Preparing you for industry, On this one year top-up computing degree course youll learn a broad range of computing and information technology analytical skills that are needed to design, develop, operate and maintain systems. The innovation-driven curriculum will also ...Read more

In an environment where businesses are regularly confronted with the need to evolve, you will develop a strategic mind-set of addressing global challenges, businesses requirements and societal needs via digital infrastructure. Preparing you for industry, On this one year top-up computing degree course you'll learn a broad range of computing and information technology analytical skills that are needed to design, develop, operate and maintain systems. The innovation-driven curriculum will also ensure you are able to innovate in order deliver business value and sustainable solutions.This one year top-up computing degree course not only prepares you for the current state of industry, but equips you with the skills adapt, thrive and lead in the future. We provide you with access to a wide range of technologies, media and resources, all of which develop your intellectual, technical, practical and professional skills in information and network security. You’ll also have the fantastic opportunity to gain certifications from Cisco, Juniper and Linux, during the course of your study.You’ll gain your skills by attending lectures, tutor-led seminars and participating in practical and independent learning activities. To help equip you for the workplace, tutors will help you to develop the ability to direct your own learning. Lectures will introduce you to key themes, theories and concepts, which you’ll explore further in your tutorials. You’ll also have access to online resources, discussion forums, textbooks and journal articles, in order to ensure that you develop a critical understanding of work in the discipline. The module guides direct you to a full range of resources, including books and journals, as well as specialised course-based material.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/101
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69th
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92nd
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Niveditha
21 Nov 24

Amazing lectures..Read more

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Ugochukwu Chigozie
24 Oct 24

The facilities in my institution are up to date, all support needed as a student is given from the first day you got admitted. The library is functional 24/7 with a goo library..Read more

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Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5Must be in a related pathway May be considered for advanced entry. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£16,085 per year

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£16,085 per year

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£16085 Per year

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Birmingham City University
1 Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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