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BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
A one-year top-up covering IT security, business technology and global technology trends for students who already hold a computing HND or equivalent.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
A one-year top-up covering IT security, business technology and global technology trends for students who already hold a computing HND or equivalent.
This 12-month top-up route concentrates on programming and computational problem-solving, computer systems, software and data, designing and evaluating practical digital solutions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Programming and computational problem-solving
- Computer systems, software and data
- Designing and evaluating practical digital solutions
- Design and build software solutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Algorithmic thinking
- Systems analysis
- Technical project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy logical problem-solving and want a broad technical foundation for digital careers. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software developer
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Technical solutions specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
14 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Data Mining (Core)Published course content
- 02Distributed & Cloud Computing (Core)Published course content
- 03Information Security Management (Core)Published course content
- 04Computing Project (Core)Published course content
- 05Technology Entrepreneurship (Elective)Published course content
- 06Web Application Development (Elective)Published course content
- 07Free vendor resourcesPublished course content
- 08Real-world alignment: Our assessments mirror professional scenariosPublished course content
- 09London EalingPublished course content
- 10London Tower HillPublished course content
- 11London HolbornPublished course content
- 12ManchesterPublished course content
- 13BirminghamPublished course content
- 14Full time, blended learningPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Relevant HND or equivalent covering web design, databases, programming, and computer systems and networks
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5 (or equivalent SELT)
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on arden.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Arden University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.