Overview
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 one to two 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, the newly updated Computing and Information Technologies Top Up (Hons) (Online) at University of Derby 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.
Careers
This programme is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge and understanding of important aspects of Computing and Information Technologies in order to enhance career opportunities or to prepare themselves for postgraduate research. It will provide you with highly transferable subject, academic and practical skills which are widely sought by today’s Computing and Information Technologies employers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computing Technologies in Society
- Research Project
- Distributed Applications and Web Services
- Network Management and Security
- Software Engineering: Creating Quality Products
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Electronics & Embedded Technology Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences View 33 other Bachelors in Informatics & Information Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- HND or foundation degree in a Computing subject from a UK university - or international equivalent recognised by NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre)
- Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development - 2010 QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework)
- 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 which may be taken as the equivalent of traditional qualifications
Tuition Fee
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International
2625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5250 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
2625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5250 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.