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Applied Computing (Top-Up)

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer science

For those with good knowledge of computing, The University of Huddersfield’s Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc (Hons) could help you build on your skills. A one-year top-up course, candidates will be expected to have completed at least two years of university or higher education study in a related subject.

Hone your problem-solving techniques and build transferable skills which will benefit you in the future. You can also tailor your learning with an option module system.

Our Applied Computing top-up course covers:
* The development of database management systems

* The application of artificial intelligence algorithms

* The exploration of the different tech to support the use of informational technologies (IT) in the workplace.

Develop your knowledge to equip you with all the skills you need to progress in any of the following roles: software developer, database administrator, web developer, or project manager.

**Why study Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc (Hons) at Huddersfield?**
Grow as a professional in the world of Applied Computing and develop your research and abilities by working on a major assignment following the end of the project. Huddersfield is a great place to study, too. Diverse and friendly, it has a bustling town centre with plenty of places to eat or enjoy a coffee between lectures.

**Top 3 Reasons to Study Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield**
1. Boosted Career Prospects – Did you know, an impressive 89.7% of our undergraduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation?† Previous graduates have gone on to work for organisations including the BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, and Microsoft††.
2. A Tailored Course – Optional modules allow you to tailor this course to suit your unique interests.
3. Support – You will be supported by our team, every step of the way. Your future success is important to us, and we continue to be immensely proud of our Applied Computing graduates.
†(HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19, UK Domiciled)
††LinkedIn

Modules

What subjects are you likely to study on Applied Computing at Huddersfield?
Our Applied Computing (Top-up) BSc(Hons) comprises three core modules (Information Architecture, Modern Database Applications, and Individual Project). You have the option to make this top-up Computing course your own, too, by completing additional modules.

Assessment methods

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, group work, workshops and practical sessions. You will develop sound practical skills and deepen your understanding of theory with assessment methods including:

Coursework / Log books / Presentations and demonstrations/ Formal examinations.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,600
per year
International
£17,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

The Uni


Course location:

University of Huddersfield

Department:

Department of Computer Science (CEI)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

72%
Computer science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Computer science

Teaching and learning

63%
Staff make the subject interesting
79%
Staff are good at explaining things
69%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
64%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

77%
UK students
23%
International students
88%
Male students
12%
Female students
75%
2:1 or above
20%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
D

After graduation


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Computer science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
84%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

62%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
7%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
5%
Engineering professionals

This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Computer science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

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£28k

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£30k

£30k

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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