Computing and Information Technologies - Top Up, BSc (Hons)

University of Derby Online Learning, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Online	1 - 2 year	January, May, September	GBP 5430 per total	GBP 5430 per total

About Computing and Information Technologies - Top Up, BSc (Hons) - at University of Derby Online Learning

If you already hold an HND or Foundation degree in a computing subject or international equivalent qualification, top it up to a full Computing and IT BSc degree in 1 to 2 years with this online course. Gaining the full bachelors degree can improve your career prospects, strengthen your CV and allow you to move onto a Masters degree at a later date, should you wish to.

Developed by leading specialists, our newly updated Computing and Information Technologies BSc (Hons) Top-Up degree has been designed around diverse cutting edge issues, events and digital developments.

The course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding through research, case studies and practical skills-based projects. With a core focus on professional ethics and the wide-ranging impact of computing technologies in society, the programme will support learners in acquiring crucial skills which underpin the duties and responsibilities of today’s computing professionals.

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Entry requirements

You need to have one of the following:

HND or Foundation degree in a computing subject from a UK university (or international equivalent recognised by NARIC)
Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development (2010 QCF)
British Computer Society (BCS) Diploma in IT (level 5) - including completion of the professional project
HNC in computing subject plus at least 3 years relevant work experience in a computing role*
Evidence of significant work and life experience may be taken as the equivalent of traditional qualifications.

*If you are entering with an HNC you will need to first study and obtain a minimum pass rate of 40% in the level 6 'Computing Technologies in Society' module.

When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you've already studied. This means we can make sure your HND or Foundation degree is compatible with this top up qualification.

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 580 (paper based) 237 (computer based) or 92 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 58
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C.

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Alvina Khan - BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies

"Why is Derby a top university? Because you get support. You get support all the time. The tutors are very compromising, very flexible. You are not alone. You are not alone on this journey. You are with a lot of people who are supporting you"

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