The University of Greenwich was founded in 1890, previously existing as Woolwich Polytechnic and Thames Polytechnic before being granted university status and renamed in 1992.

Situated on the banks of the River Thames, the university’s main campus is in what was the Old Royal Naval College – a UNESCO World Heritage site in Greenwich, southeast London. The University of Greenwich has three attractive, historic campuses in London, Medway and Kent.

The university is home to a diverse community of nearly 28,000 students studying in the UK and overseas, one in five of them are postgraduate. Greenwich is a multi-faculty university which provides high-quality teaching, research and enterprise and puts student satisfaction at the heart of their work.

The BSc (Hons) Computing (with specialisations available in Network Systems and Information Systems) Top-up Degree is delivered by NCC Education Accredited Partner Centres. It has been designed to prepare students for
employment in the IT sector.

This qualification provides students with the required theoretical knowledge and
practical skills to apply to a real business environment.

The degree is awarded by the University of Greenwich. The first and second year
of the degree journey is awarded and certificated by NCC Education.
Graduates can pursue careers as a:

• Business Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Project Manager
• Programmer
• Web Developer
• IT Consultant
• System Analyst

Delivery Method

Face-to-face classes at an Accredited Partner Centre

Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-3 years

120 Credits
Final year of the degree pathway completed full-time in one academic year

Entry Requirements
Enrol with one of the following qualifications:

• NCC Education International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS)
• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (RQF) (L5DC)
• NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (RQF) (L5DC BM)
• Equivalent qualification agreed in advance by the University of Greenwich and NCC Education

Three core units and two elective units.

CORE UNITS:

• Human Computer Interaction and Design (15 credits)
• Requirements Management (15 credits)
• Project (60 credits)

ELECTIVES UNITS:

BSc (Hons) Computing (Network Systems)

• Network Technology (15 credits)
• Advanced Networks (15 credits)

BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Systems)

• Information and Content Management (15 credits)
• Database Management and Administration (15 credits)

BSc (Hons) Computing

• Mobile Application Design & Development
• Enterprise Web Software Development

Assessment is through examination and coursework assignments.

The degree will be classified into one of the following honours categories:

• First
• Upper Second
• Lower Second
• Third

The BSc (Hons) Computing Top-up Degree will be awarded when students have successfully passed all units and is awarded by the University of Greenwich. The first and second year of the degree journey are awarded and certificated by NCC Education.

On completion of the BSc (Hons) Computing Top-up Degree, graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate and master’s degree study at institutions across the world.

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Computing Top-up Degree, graduates are eligible to apply for Postgraduate and Master’s degree study at institutions across the world.

NCC Education offer a Level 7 Diploma in Business Management, which is the first-year component of a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). NCC Education have progression routes for MBA qualifications at the following universities:

• University of Plymouth
• Cardiff Metropolitan University

Students can also choose to study at the University of Greenwich on campus in the UK for various MSc options and are eligible for an alumni discount.

Please visit our progression page for more information.

Alternatively, contact the NCC Education Customer Service customer.service@nccedu.com or +44 (0)161 438 6200 for advice on articulation options.

Contact the Partnerships team on admissions@nccedu.com for advice and instructions on how to apply.

Enrollment dates: January and September