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Course Overview

A foundation year will put your study success on a firm footing too. 

  • Choose a degree designed in conjunction with industry and the business world to ensure that you develop the skills employers are seeking
  • Cover the major developments in IT today – from Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) to User Experience (UX) and user-centered Design
  • Gain valuable experience on an optional year in the industry, supported by our dedicated and highly experienced placement staff
  • Work in design and development teams to deliver an IT product or service that addresses a business problem for a real client, often a local charity
  • Study in our state-of-the-art facilities including our dedicated computing labs
  • Build your skills using specialist tools which are harnessed by industry worldwide, such as SAS, R, SAS JMP, Watson Analytics, Python and Tableau for data analysis
  • Take the chance to obtain SAS certification to strengthen your CV and improve your future prospects
  • Prepare for careers in fields such as data analysis, business intelligence, web and mobile design – or even starting your own IT business venture.

As organisations become ever more dependent on information technology to operate efficiently and effectively, our BSc (Hons) Information Technology primes you for exciting career opportunities in any sector, anywhere in the world.

Build your skills and knowledge

The first stage of the BSc (Hons) Information Technology is very much about learning the key tools, techniques, and methods as a foundation for your studies in later years. You will be introduced to data analysis tools such as SAS as well as to the principles of user-centered Systems Design, designing for the mobile web, and using UX design tools such as Balsamiq and Axur. In addition, you will learn the fundamentals of computer science and gain a sound understanding of the building blocks of modern IT products and services such as HTML, CSS, and programming principles. 

A key aim of the second stage is to equip you with skills and expertise valued by employers so that you are well prepared if you choose to undertake an optional placement year. Building on what you have learned in the first year, you will gain more advanced business intelligence and database skills using SAS and UX Design which you will then hone on more substantial IT projects. 

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 72
Specific requirements at A-level

No specific subject requirements

Specific requirements at GCSE At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Interview / Audition N/A
Portfolio N/A

Alternative entry qualifications:

  • BTEC - MPP
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees

  Full-time Part-time
UK

£9250 per year

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International/EU

£14045 per year

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This information was accurate on : 23/04/2021
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