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Enhance your professional skills by transforming your existing computing credentials into a complete degree. Grounded in research and enriched by strong industry connections, our one-year Computing Top-up course will deepen your understanding of the discipline, providing you with sophisticated skills and methodologies to thrive in graduate positions or advance to postgraduate education.Why choose Computing Top-up at Keele UniversityExplore cutting-edge modules covering contemporary and emerging computer science fields such as web technologies, data analytics, network systems, game design, digital security, and software project managementSelect from diverse final year projects with guidance from an assigned academic mentorUtilize state-of-the-art resources including high-performance computing systems and virtual reality labsOpportunities for academic growth and career advancementProgram summaryFor students with prior computing education from international institutions or colleges who satisfy Keele's admission criteria, our intensive Computing Top-up program enables you to complete 120 credits to obtain a full BSc degree. Whether examining computing applications for interdisciplinary challenges or mastering advanced disciplinary concepts, you'll cultivate the cognitive, technical, and adaptable competencies needed for higher education or careers across various sectors.Career prospects95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue their education within 15 months of completing their degree (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20)Upon finishing this program, you'll refine your analytical, practical, and versatile abilities, establishing a robust academic foundation in Computing while gaining insight into professional considerations for your future career.
Students would need to have completed the equivalent of 240 credits of prior learning in Computer Science or a closely related discipline to access Level 6. These may include: a relevant HND with a grade of Merit or above, a relevant Foundation degree with a score of 50% or above, Level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree with a score of 50% or above, an international equivalent to the above. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide a language test certificate and achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (or equivalent) with no less than 5.5 in any component. TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).