Course Overview

This computing course enables you to ‘top-up’ your existing qualifications to the internationally recognized ‘bachelors degree’ classification if you have an HND, an undergraduate-level certificate, diploma, or equivalent in computing or a closely related field.

This course will allow you to develop a critical understanding of the analysis, design, development, testing, and evaluation of computing systems. In the modern world, regardless of your career path, some aspect of computing is increasingly likely to play a role in your work. A degree in this area gives you a foundation for exploiting this trend.

General Eligibility

Minimum year 3

A HND in Computing, Computing Science, Information Technology, Information Technology Support Specialist, Computer Studies and Computer Networking (or any cognate Computing/Technical IT subejct)

OR

240 SCQF credits/120 ECTS credits at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent in an appropriate computing subject area.

Mature applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into account relevant work experience as appropriate.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic)

  6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

  TOEFL Internet-Based Test

  80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

  Pearson’s Test of Academic English

  56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

  Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

  ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

  LanguageCert English language qualification

  B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills