BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing (Top Up)

Your progress is reviewed regularly through structured feedback, project reviews and one-to-one support, ensuring you always understand your development and next steps.

Lecturers will:

• Provide ongoing formative feedback on practical and written work
• Give clear written comments linked to learning outcomes
• Use critiques and presentations for verbal feedback during workshops

You will also attend scheduled one-to-one progression meetings to:

• Review academic and project progress
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement
• Set goals and discuss career or study progression

Additional monitoring includes milestone checks, collaborative project reviews and reflective tasks. This continuous approach supports steady improvement rather than relying on final exams.

Assessment is mainly coursework-based with no formal written exams.

You may be assessed through:

• Practical computing projects across areas such as data, cyber security, networking and software development
• Written research and reflective evaluations
• Presentations and technical critiques

Most modules include two or three assessment components, allowing you to demonstrate both applied skills and theoretical understanding. Assessment reflects professional industry outputs and includes both individual and collaborative work. Clear criteria and feedback are provided throughout.

Formal placements at degree level can be limited and competitive, particularly within software and technology sectors. Instead, the Top-Up Degree prepares you for graduate employment by embedding professional practice, industry tools and advanced project work directly into the curriculum.

You will gain experience through:

• Advanced research-led and practical projects aligned to graduate standards
• Use of industry-standard software and development tools
• Collaborative projects that develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Research-informed decision-making similar to professional environments
• Guest lectures and specialist industry workshops

The Final Major Project is a substantial opportunity to demonstrate independent capability, specialist knowledge and readiness for employment or postgraduate study. Students are also encouraged to pursue external opportunities such as freelance work, internships, networking events or independent development projects to strengthen their graduate profile.

There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. For detailed information on funding options and bursaries, please visit our Funding and Financial Support page.