Study BSc (Hons) in IT in the UK
As a graduate from this course, you’ll understand IT from a business perspective, be able to create a systematic view of business system development, as well as being able to implement IT systems.
Whether you have some experience but no formal qualification in Information Technology, or have a first degree in a subject other than Information Technology, this course allows graduates without IT qualifications the chance to enter the business computing profession.
For many organisations, their software infrastructure forms a core part of their business function, so it is vital for system developers and managers to understand how the business process and strategy shape the IT applications. Instead of focusing on traditional software development, this course will expose you to all aspects of modern business IT systems, including but not limited to IT management, cloud services and their applications, service integration and human-centred design.
A degree in information technology is a great step to a career in the IT field. You can look forward to securing a key role in the IT support sector, IT project development and anywhere else that database and multimedia skills are needed. Past graduates from this course have gained employment with KPMG, IBM, TalkTalk and other prestigious companies.
Course Overview
Core modules:
Introduction to Data Analysis
In a world that is increasingly focusing on Big Data and data analysis, being able to analyse data and report the result of data analysis, and interpret it as useful information, is crucial to being a successful IT professional. This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of data analysis using one or more popular industry-standard data analysis tools.
Computer Network Fundamentals
This module introduces the core fundamental principles of computer networking. You will gain knowledge of the theoretical concepts of networking, such as addressing, switching and routing. Furthermore, you will be exposed to key issues, such as network security, along with typical techniques used to address these issues. In addition to the theoretical aspects of networking, you will plan, design and implement practical solutions using live or simulation tools.
Introduction to Web Programming
This module is aimed at helping you to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to create basic interactive websites. The technologies covered are typically HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Requirements Engineering
Requirements engineering is critical to the success of software development. The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts, core principles and practical skills of modern requirement engineering as a key activity within successful software engineering.
Entry Requirements
You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students’ page.
- China: Bachelor degree with a minimum of 65% overall
- Nigeria: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Nigeria
- Thailand: Thai Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution.
- Vietnam: Bachelor’s degree/Bang tot nghiep dai hoc with an average score of at least 7.0, or a Master’s degree/Thac si.
- Turkey: Bachelor’s Degree (Lisans Diplomasi -four years) to be considered for a postgraduate course at BU.
- All applications will be subject to a minimum grade and your degree may need to be in a relevant subject area.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.
The normal requirements for embarking upon this course are:
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.
If you are in doubt if you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, please get in touch with the Future Students Enquiry team.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees below refer to the 2020/21 academic year unless otherwise stated.
UK/EU students*
Full-time students: £9,250
Part-time students: £77 per credit
International students*
Full-time students: £13,400
Part-time students: £112 per credit
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part-time study are shown here as a guide.
Careers & Job Prospects
Our degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to work as a self employed director of your own business. Careers include key roles in the IT support sector, in the wider area of IT project development and wherever practical web, database and multimedia skills are required.
Six months after graduating, 100% of Computer Network graduates were in employment or further study with the average full time salary for graduates from this group was £24,000 (according to the 2009-10 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey).
Graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles: Network Engineer, Software Engineer, ICT Manager, and Applications Developer.
