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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computing (Top up Award)
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing (Top up Award) course at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G419
Here's what Northumbria University, Newcastle says about its Computing (Top up Award) course.
Complete your degree and enhance your employability with our full-time BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up course - designed specifically for students who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in computing or a related field. This one-year programme builds directly on your existing knowledge, allowing you to gain a full UK honours degree while developing the future-facing technical and project skills that employers value most.
Whether you're progressing from a UK partner college or joining us from overseas, this course offers a fast, practical and academically robust route to the next stage of your career. You can explore modern methods of software development - including AI-enhanced programming - while expanding your understanding of key topics such as data security, governance, and ethical computing practices.
This course combines team-based software projects with a personal, research-focused computing project, ensuring you graduate with both technical fluency and applied experience. You can also choose one specialist module in topics such as Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, or UX - allowing you to tailor your learning to your career interests.
Source: Northumbria University, Newcastle
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer and Information Sciences
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
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 full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
How you will be assessed
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
Northumbria University, Newcastle reviews
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4th year student
They’re nice and giving but I believe that it can always be improved
1 year ago
4th year student
Well I like the life I created but I just don’t like how unreliable the transport is from where I live although it’s something that the uni probably can’t help with
1 year ago
4th year student
Even though the tuition fees are crazy expensive, i like how our SU is providing a student pantry or other ways to financially help the students
1 year ago
4th year student
It’s okay because I only get it when I ask for it anyway
1 year ago
4th year student
I don’t live in university accommodation since it’s expensive but I’ve heard that it’s okay depending on who you’re staying with. The university facility is really nice though so I like it but I hope that they can provide free hot water.
1 year ago
4th year student
Most of my tutors are really nice and they always reply to my emails. There is also a lot of group work that’s hard because I prefer to study on my own to get a better grade.
1 year ago
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 Northumbria University, Newcastle students who took the Computing (Top up Award) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
high
Teaching on my course
86%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
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?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Northumbria University, Newcastle. These students are taking Computing (Top up Award) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computing (Top up Award) at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Northumbria University, Newcastle graduates who took Computing (Top up Award) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
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 Computing (Top up Award).
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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