Information technology includes many aspects of computer science, but with more focus on the computer technology needs of people and organizations. The subject includes software development and acquisition, but also operations, support and systems administration. BSc (Hons) Information Technology degree course has a particular emphasis on the application of computer technology to businesses: the modelling and design of systems and data, the design of databases, how to enhance the user experience, and how to ensure software solutions meet clients’ needs.
Students also have the option to gain Oracle DBA certification. Thanks to the nature of this degree, they’ll develop the broad skills many employers are looking for while keeping their career options open.
Information Technology is both an academic and a practical subject so students will be taught in different ways such as lectures, smaller group tutorials, supervised practical and self-study including experiential learning. Assessment is by a mix of in-class tests, exams, and coursework. The school has well equipped laboratory facilities, with PCs running Windows 10, Linux and/or virtual machines and a whole range of industry-standard and educational software from Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, and others. There are specialist labs for cybersecurity, networking and robotics.
Students have the option of taking a one-year paid work placement, or can study abroad at one of the partner universities worldwide. Previous students have worked placements at companies including GSK, Xerox, and BT. Moreover, graduates from Information Technology have gone on to work at amazing organizations including Sega Europe, NHS, and Lloyds Bank.
| Level | Bachleors |
| Discipline | Computer Science and IT |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 14750 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 72 |
| PTE | 51 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 60.0%
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