This one year top-up course will allow you to develop skills in a variety of technical disciplines, meeting the demands of employers in the fast-developing Computing sector. You will benefit from our cutting-edge facilities, industry-experienced teaching staff, supportive environment and small class sized to provide a high quality, personal experience.
Our programme has been developed with industry leaders to build students' knowledge and skills in a range of subject; which may include networking, programming, hardware, web development, security, user interface and user experience design.*
Completion of a Computing Foundation Degree or a Computing HND is required to study this course.
The course opens up excellent career opportunities in roles including Computer Programmer, IT Specialist, Database Designer, Network Engineer, Systems Architect, Data Analyst, IT Security Analyst, Web Developer and more.
*Subject to change
Dissertation
Advanced Databases
Security and Countermeasures
Graphics and visualisation
Operating systems and platforms
Assessment is made through a variety of methods, including written coursework, case studies providing solutions to computing problems, presentations, practical assessments, computer based tests and exams. Teaching methods are equally varied, including lectures, practical sessions, group work, tutorials and workshops. In addition substantial learning resources and support materials are available online VLE for use at home.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We are unable to accept international students due to UKVI regulations.
Completion of a Computing Foundation Degree or a Computing HND is required to study this course.
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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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.
*Fees subject to change
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