The overall aims of the programme are to: Enable students to fully explore the complex body of knowledge related to the Computer Science discipline: some of it at the current boundaries of research and development; Enable students to acquire a range of practical, professional and transferable skills to equip them to contribute to their chosen profession or pursue further study. Successful students will merit relevant exemption from British Computer Society (BCS) professional examinations and possible partial Chartered Engineering (C.Eng.) status.

All applicants must be age 17 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements: Year 1 Entry: International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art - Technology from MDIS At least two GCE ' A' levels Relevant foundation diploma qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education Year 2 Entry: MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology MDIS Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education Year 3 Entry: Relevant local polytechnic diplomas with a pass grade Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education Higher National Diploma level qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines Relevant PEIs qualifications (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year EDP) with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education Note: Some applicants may need to take bridging modules to secure Level 6 entry into the programme and subject to approval by Teesside University. English Language Requirements The applicant is required to achieve one of the following: At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE 'O' Levels in English Language Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Pass the MDIS placement test at advanced level