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Email:admissions@roehampton.ac.uk
Phone:0208 392 3314
University of Roehampton
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Computer Science Top-up
- BSc (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
About the course
BSc Computer Science (Top-up) is a one year programme designed to provide you with a firm understanding of computer science and enable you to complete your honours degree. The course builds on your existing study and develops your technical fluency through a mix of virtual content, active face to face teaching and project based learning.
Built using standards defined by the British Computer Society, the Engineering Council and the Association of Computer Machinery, the programme incorporates collaboration, community and social ethics. You will engage closely with tutors to enhance your knowledge and apply your skills in practical, industry focused contexts. Roehampton is recognised as a top modern university in London and ranked in the top 15% globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in advanced computer science, while gaining professional skills valued across the software and technology sectors, including software development, data science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer systems and cyber security.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Cloud and Data Engineering
• Professional Practice in Technology
• Machine Learning
• Capstone Project
How you’ll learn
You will learn through:
• Interactive classes working closely with lecturers and fellow students
• Computer lab sessions using advanced computer software
• Seminar style workshops and tutorials
• Project based learning that develops practical technical skills
• Access to dedicated computer and study rooms to support independent and collaborative work
You will also benefit from a blend of virtual content and in person teaching designed to strengthen your technical fluency and professional confidence.
Future opportunities
You will graduate ready for a career in the software development industry, equipped with industry ready technical and employability skills.
• Software engineer
• Data scientist
• Information security developer
• DevOps engineer
• Machine learning engineer
• Data engineer
The programme prepares you for roles across the broader software and technology industry.
Facilities
You will study in dedicated computing environments designed to support hands on and project based learning.
• Computer labs equipped with advanced software
• Dedicated computer and study rooms
• Facilities supporting collaborative and project based work
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply computer science knowledge with confidence.
Modules
Final-Year Project
Data Visualisation
Machine Learning
Data Engineering
Cyber-Security
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G410
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G410
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
If you have a HND/DipHE qualification, this programme allows you top up your qualifications to a full degree, giving you access to more graduate career opportunities.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.
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