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University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G375
Computer Science (top-up)
University of Greater ManchesterBolton, England
1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Greater Manchester, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Computer science is about creativity and innovation, imagining a better way to do things and making it happen. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) course is an ideal next step from a foundation degree, HND or equivalent diploma. International tuition fees are £17,500 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 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ing topics such as big data
Cloud technologies
Natural language processing and information security
UCAS Code:G375
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500
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 — University of Greater Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 34% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
91%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Greater Manchester
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