BSc (Hons) · Level 6 top-up · 100% online

BSc Software Engineering top-up online

Top up your HND Computing to a full BSc (Hons) Software Engineering in one year with the University of Greater Manchester, studying entirely online.

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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Entry requirement
HND Level 5 Computing (Software Engineering)
Study mode
100% online
Duration
1 year
Credits
120 at Level 6
Intakes
January, September
Fee
£5,000

Awarding university and fee

This degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester. The fee is all-inclusive.

About the BSc Software Engineering top-up

The software engineering top-up is the final year of a software engineering degree. It focuses on how professional software is planned, built, tested and maintained, using agile methods and modern tools.

You finish with an undergraduate project where you design and build a substantial piece of software, following the standards used in industry.

Typical topics in the final year

  • Agile programming
  • Software quality management
  • Applied machine learning
  • Research and professional issues
  • Undergraduate project

Entry requirements

You need a Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 Computing (Software Engineering) or a closely related subject. Not there yet? The HND is the first two years of the route, and you can study it at ABC Horizon.

RQF LEVEL 4

HNC · first year

120 credits

RQF LEVEL 5

HND Level 5

240 credits in total. Study it at ABC Horizon.

RQF LEVEL 6 · YOU ARE HERE

Top-up degree

120 credits, 1 year online. Awarded by a UK university.

RQF LEVEL 7

Master's

Open to you once you graduate

Careers after a BSc Software Engineering degree

  • Software engineer
  • Full-stack or back-end developer
  • QA and test engineer
  • DevOps engineer
  • Systems analyst
  • Master's study at Level 7

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Frequently asked questions

Can I top up my HND Computing to a BSc Software Engineering?

Yes. With a Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 in Computing (Software Engineering) or Computing, you can join the final year and graduate in one year online.

Which university offers it?

The University of Greater Manchester.

How much does it cost?

The fee is £5,000, all-inclusive and paid in full.

When does the course start?

January and September.

What jobs can I get?

Graduates work as software engineers, developers, test engineers and DevOps engineers, or continue to a master's degree.

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