Information and Communications Technology 2012 Entry

Honours Degree Level 3 Top Up

As the world moves further into a knowledge economy, the demand and need for higher-level qualifications increases. So if you’ve previously studied computing-related subjects, this course gives you the opportunity to achieve honours degree standard.

This flexible ‘top up’ degree is for students who have successfully completed a higher education level 2 qualification in a computing-related area. Any of the following, taken at good standard, would provide a suitable basis:

• Diploma in Higher Education
• Higher National Diploma
• Foundation Degree
• Other British or international equivalent taken at a good standard

You build on the skills you’ve already developed and select appropriate modules from a wide range, relating your choices to specialist topics you have previously studied. You are able to focus your programme in software engineering, information systems and database technology, multimedia, games design, network computing, or business information systems.

Supplying suitably skilled graduates for a demanding industry, this course not only adds to your knowledge, but also provides fresh challenge and insight. It’s intensive and fast-paced, as the students are already well qualified. If you want to boost your qualifications, gain new skills and increase your market worth, this programme is for you.

Some of our modules

Software Quality Assurance
IT Strategy
IT in Society
Multimedia in Business & Industry
Human-Computer Interaction
Network Design

Benefits

highly accessible and flexible credit transfer top up degree
opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in one year full-time following successful completion of Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree, or Diploma in Higher Education

Career paths

IT technician
project manager
network manager

How will the course be assessed?

Primarily coursework and assessments, some presentations and exams.

Entry requirements

Diploma in Higher Education, Higher National Diploma, or Foundation Degree in computing, information technology, multimedia or related discipline

Associated professional accreditations

Students could apply for membership of the British Computer Society.

Location?

The Park

Profile: Nina Mudhar

"Most importantly I will hopefully have gained skills in website design, software design, working for real clients and multimedia experience. A lot has been gained so far."

Information & Communications Technology - Single Honour Degree (Top-up)

I’m glad I chose to come to the University of Gloucestershire as I’ve enjoyed my time here so far and there has been a good working atmosphere. The lake and scenery on Park Campus caught my eye too and make pleasant surroundings to study in.

The Students’ Union is one of the main attractions and I’ve made some very good friends whilst being here. I’ve also had very good lecturers who I get along with nicely. They are always there whenever you need a chat, whether about university work or just to be sociable.

You can select a wide range of modules available with this course and it has given me an idea of different areas I can go into after graduation. I’ve successfully achieved an HND in ICT and decided to top it up this year. I wasn’t sure what area I would enjoy most in ICT but this course allowed me to select different modules such as multimedia, group project – real based client, mark-up language and scripting and computer assisted learning etc. This allowed me to decide what areas I can and would like to work in the future.

It’s been good to have experience of working in group teams. Most importantly I will hopefully have gained skills in website design, software design, working for real clients and multimedia experience. A lot has been gained so far.

I may go on to do a masters if I achieve a fairly good grade in my degree or am hoping to get a job in the ICT sector along with a part–time course in another related field.

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