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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc
Keele University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc course at Keele University.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G406
Here's what Keele University says about its Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc course.
Elevate your expertise by converting your current computing qualifications into a full degree. Informed by research and benefitting from close interaction with industry, our one-year Computing Top-up programme will expand your knowledge in the field, equipping you with advanced skills and techniques to excel in a graduate-level role or pursue master’s level studies.
Why choose this course?
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Study innovative modules in current and emerging areas of Computer Science, including cyber security, games and software development
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Benefit from a wide choice of final year projects, supported by a dedicated academic supervisor
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Access a range of equipment including supercomputer facilities and a VR laboratory
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Academic and professional development opportunities
If you have studied computing at an international institution or further education college and meet Keele's entry requirements, our one year Computing Top-up programme allows you to ‘top-up’ your existing knowledge by completing the necessary 120 credits to gain a full BSc. From exploring how computing can be applied to a wide range of real-world interdisciplinary problems to gaining expertise at the cutting edge of the discipline - you will develop the intellectual, practical and transferable skills required for further study or employment in industry, commerce or public service.
During the programme you will have the opportunity to study a range of innovative modules in current and emerging areas of Computer Science, including Web Technologies, Data Ethics and Security, Networking, Games Computing, Cyber Security, and Software Development Management. You will also undertake a 30-credit Computer Science project where you will integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a relatively large or complex technical, software, programming, research or business problem within the discipline. The topic of your project is decided by you but guided by our experienced academic staff.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Source: Keele University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Keele University students who took the Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
med
Teaching on my course
76%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Keele University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Keele University graduates who took Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£45.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science (Top-up Degree) BSc.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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