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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1015

Computing (Top-Up)

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. In an environment where businesses are regularly confronted with the need to evolve, you will develop a strategic mind-set of addressing global challenges, businesses requirements and societal needs via digital infrastructure. Preparing you for industry, On this one year top-up computing degree course you'll learn a broad range of computing and information technology analytical skills that are needed to design, develop, operate and maintain systems. The innovation-driven curriculum will also ensure you are able to innovate in order deliver business value and sustainable solutions. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Systems Design and Architecture
Network Security and Infrastructure
Cloud Computing and Virtualisation
Software Development Practices
IT Project Management and Leadership
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Professional Practice and Innovation in Computing
UCAS Code:1015
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£18,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£38,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£750scholarship value
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Santander Scholarship

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£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
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About Birmingham City University

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