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Computer Science (Top-up)

BSc (Single Honours)

Start date:

September 2025

Entry tariff:

240 credits

UCAS Code:

G410

This one-year top up programme is designed to provide you with a firm understanding of computer science.

Did you know?

This programme is built using the standards defined by the British Computer Society, the Engineering Council, and the Association of Computer Machinery, this programme incorporates collaboration, community, and social ethics.

The programme mixes virtual content and active face-to-face teaching with project-based learning, ensuring you engage with tutors to enhance your technical fluency.

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Modules

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Skills

This course will prepare you to progress and excel in various roles in the software industry.

You will graduate with industry-ready skills in:

  • Software development
  • Data science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Software engineering
  • Computer systems and cyber security

Employability is embedded throughout giving you the essential skills for employment in industry.

Learning

You won’t be sitting in a lecture theatre, but instead will be learning in interactive classes, working closely with your lecturers and fellow students.

This includes:  

  • Working in the computer labs
  • Seminar-style workshops
  • Tutorials
  • Project-based learning
Advanced computer software Dedicated computer and study rooms
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Assessment

You’ll be set authentic assessment.

Your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of digital design, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.

Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you have the opportunity to apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience in digital design.

Career

You’ll graduate ready for a career in the software development industry.

Your future role could be:

  • Software engineer
  • Data scientist
  • Information security developer
  • DevOps engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Data engineer

Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:

  • Career development events
  • Guest industry speakers
  • Networking opportunities
  • Personalised mentoring and careers support

You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way. 

Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.

You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.

Open days

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Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

Entry tariff

This programme is open for all students in the UK and overseas who wish to transfer to complete the final year of an undergraduate degree, as well as students who have completed study at one of Roehampton's partner institutions.

Specific entry requirements

240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.

240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.

September 2025 entry tuition fees

 

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Entry tariff

This programme is open for all students in the UK and overseas who wish to transfer to complete the final year of an undergraduate degree, as well as students who have completed study at one of Roehampton's partner institutions.

Specific entry requirements

240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.

240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.

September 2025 entry tuition fees

EU and international tuition fees

Year one fees

Top-up degree: £16,950

 

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

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