• Top-up your two year degree or diploma in Computer Science or closely related subject to an honours degree - in one year full-time or a pace that suits you through online study.
• Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your other commitments, without travel and accommodation costs.
• Gain an internationally-recognized degree qualification from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire.
• Benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as our equivalent on campus course.
• We have an excellent track record in research, with over half of our outputs rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in RAE 2008, the most recent national assessment.

The online courses offered by the School of Computer Science have a different (non-standard) fee.

For further information please visit the Computer Science Online Degrees Fees & Payments web page.

Entry requirements

From the UK: a good BTEC HND or Foundation Degree: 240 credits

From other countries: a two year bachelor’s degree or diploma (e.g. IMIS Higher Diploma), equivalent to the above.

The subject should be Computer Studies, Information Systems, Software Engineering or very similar.

IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Part-time typically 2-3 years
• Full-time 1 year
• Online learning or blended