Aptech ties up with Sunderland Univ

MUMBAI: UK-based University of Sunderland has announced a degree partnership with Aptech Ltd. The joint agreement, signed in Mumbai, will enable students of the Aptech Certified Computer Professional (ACCP) Higher National Diploma in Computing provided by Aptech Ltd Worldwide to 'top up' their qualification to a B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Studies from the University of Sunderland, UK.



The 'top up' option will be available through one year's study at Aptech's center in Chennai. Students who successfully complete the HND will also have the option of directly joining the final year of the B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Studies at the University of Sunderland, UK. To be eligible for the University of Sunderland 'top up,' candidates must complete the HND with merit scores and attain a minimum Band 6 in the English Language testing examination, ELTS or achieve a TOEFL score of 550 or above.



Chancellor of the University of Sunderland Lord Puttnam of Queensgate said, "Trans-national collaborations, such as this excellent educational alliance, are becoming increasingly important and are vital to the future of all of us. I would like to thank all those involved in putting together this partnership for their vision and their commitment. The University of Sunderland is very much looking forward to conferring degrees on Aptech students in the very near future."



CEO and MD of Aptech Ltd Pramod Khera said, "Our endeavor is to provide world-class opportunities to students of Aptech. Our tie-up with University of Sunderland UK is another step forward in providing greater value to our students."