BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Top-Up)

Program Overview

This one-year top-up course combines academic rigor with practical skills, bringing students to the level of an honors degree. It offers advanced software and hardware through accreditations with Microsoft, Cisco, and others, and includes modules in Advanced Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Product Development. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in IT, including web programming, IT management, and software development.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• This one-year top-up course develops a blend of academic rigor and practical skills.
• Brings you up to the level of an honours degree.
• Take full advantage of professional-level developer software and advanced hardware provided through accreditations with Microsoft, Cisco, and other major companies.
• Further modules include Advanced Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Product Development.
• A module on Project Management equips you for working within project teams in large IT departments or specialist IT companies.

Outline:

• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions.
• University's virtual learning environment is used for group activities, discussions, assignments, and links to resources.
• Encourages development of independent study skills and working with other students.
• Assessments include:
• Coursework
• Exams
• Ongoing assessments for feedback and consolidating learning

Assessment:

• Assessments include coursework and exams.
• Ongoing assessments are used for feedback and consolidating learning.

Teaching:

• Taught by an enthusiastic teaching team.
• Supported by an Academic Technical Support team, who:
• Aid students and staff with teaching and projects.
• Help with practical taught sessions.
• Configure PCs and other kit.
• Experienced and knowledgeable.
• Can be approached by students for support at any time.

Careers:

• Graduates have gone on to become:
• Web programmers
• IT managers
• Information analysts
• Software developers
• Employers include:
• Sage
• British Airways
• NHS
• Some graduates start their own businesses or become software contractors earning over £50,000 a year.

Other:

• Based at the David Goldman Technology Centre, a high-tech computing environment with strong links to software companies and a constant exchange of ideas and people.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• The annual fee for this course is:
• £9,250 if you are from the UK/*Europe
• £16,000 if you are an international student (EU nationals will receive a £5,750 scholarship to reduce their fee to £10,250)