Bachelor in Bsc Applied Computer Science 2

For Bachelor in Bsc Applied Computer Science 2, tuition fees are 24,296 USD per year.

This one-year top-up degree is designed for students who wish to bridge the gap between academic theory and the high-stakes demands of the modern technical workplace. Delivered at City College Plymouth, the programme is anchored by a significant 400-hour individual project, where you will tackle a major real-world computing problem in an industry-relevant context. This hands-on approach ensures that graduates transition from students to practitioners, supported by small class sizes and personalized tuition.

Industry-Aligned Specialisation

The curriculum is specifically crafted to meet the needs of employers in data-rich sectors. You will explore advanced technical domains including:

• Machine Learning and AI: Developing practical methods for extracting insights from complex datasets.
• High-Performance Computing: Understanding the computational power driving weather simulation and critical instrumentation.
• Project Management: Gaining professional experience through industry-panel presentations, mimicking high-pressure professional environments.
• Security and Forensics: Investigating critical infrastructure networks using industry-standard benchmarks like OWASP.

By combining the supportive, community-focused environment of City College Plymouth with the prestigious qualification of the University of Plymouth, you gain the best of both worlds: intimate academic mentorship and university-level resources.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.