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Computer Science (top-up)
- BSc (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
With the BSc Computer Science top-up degree you will join the final year of the BSc Modular Programme in Computer Science. You will develop your general transferable skills and broaden and deepen your theoretical knowledge to the level of an Honours degree.
Year 1 – With both courses you study six taught modules of 15 credits each and a project of 30 credits. In the first semester (half year), you take core module and three others from a wide range depending on your interests and background.
In the second semester you continue with two of these taught modules along with your project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
The project can be chosen from a wide range of topics to suit your particular interests.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G403
- Institution code:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G403
- Institution code:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
Not acceptedPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not acceptedAccess to HE Diploma
Not acceptedInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Tutor Decision Only
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English 4/C
Maths 4/C
HNC (BTEC)
Tutor Decision only
HND (BTEC)
Tutor Decision only
2023 entry requirements are under review and will be updated by August. The requirements listed above are for 2022 entry.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
A contextual offer is a reduction of up to one grade below our standard entry requirements, equivalent to 8 UCAS points.
To receive a contextual offer, you must be a student eligible for UK fees who is either:
- Living in a POLAR4 Quintile 1 area and the school or college where you are taking/took your level 3 qualifications** is listed on our Contextual Offer School List.
** A levels, BTECs, Access, etc
Or
- You are a Care Leaver
For more information please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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