BSc (Hons) Computing Science in Web & Mobile App Development

Overview

This top-up honours programme converts prior HND-level learning into a UK-awarded BSc (Hons) degree - focusing on practical web and mobile application development, software engineering practices and applied system design.

Who this is for

Designed for students holding a Pearson BTEC HND in Computing, a BCS Diploma, NCC IAD or an equivalent vocational qualification seeking a Kingston University (UK) BSc (Hons) top-up award.

Award

The final degree is awarded by Kingston University (UK) - a British top-up degree pathway aligned to Kingston's computing curriculum and standards.

Study mode

This programme is offered as a top-up undergraduate route - intended for candidates who already possess an appropriate HND or equivalent prior award and wish to obtain an honours degree.

Entry requirements

• Credit pass for English at GCE O/L or an equivalent demonstrating English competence.
• Pearson BTEC HND in Computing / IT / IS, BCS Diploma or NCC IAD (or recognised equivalent) as prior study for the top-up route.

Core modules

The curriculum centres on industry-relevant modules that develop coding, architecture and deployment skills for multi-platform applications.

• Individual Project - a substantial independent project demonstrating integration of technical and professional skills.
• Mobile Application Development - practical development of native and cross-platform mobile apps and deployment strategies.
• Software Development Practice - professional team workflows, versioning, CI/CD pipelines and real-world engineering practices.
• Programming III - Patterns and Algorithms - advanced algorithmic techniques and software design patterns for robust applications.
• Advanced Data Modelling - data design, modelling techniques and backend database integration for web and mobile systems.
• Cryptography and Network Security - principles of secure systems, authentication, encryption and secure communications.
• Digital Entrepreneurship - fundamentals of taking digital products to market, user research and basic business modelling for tech projects.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to design and implement responsive web and mobile applications, apply professional development practices, model data effectively and incorporate security principles into system designs.

Assessment and project work

Assessment emphasises applied coursework and an Individual Project - providing tangible portfolio evidence of independent technical capability and problem-solving in authentic development scenarios.

Skills and professional outcomes

Students develop practical competencies in full-stack development workflows, mobile platforms, secure coding, data modelling and collaborative software engineering - preparing graduates for roles in app development, software engineering and technical product teams.

Key features

• Top-up route that recognises vocational qualifications and converts them to a UK honours degree.
• Module mix balancing applied development, security, data modelling and entrepreneurship.
• Individual Project produces portfolio-ready work suitable for employers or further study.
• Industry-relevant focus on both native and cross-platform mobile technologies and professional software practices.

Progression and career pathways

Successful graduates gain a Kingston University (UK) BSc (Hons) degree and the practical portfolio and technical skills to pursue careers as mobile or web developers, software engineers, systems analysts or entrepreneurs in technology sectors.

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