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Information Technology

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

Access to HE Diploma

M:45

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

UCAS Tariff

112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Information technology

**Overview**
**Why study information technology with us**
Learning about computer-based systems can open a lot of different career doors. Our information technology course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiments to prepare you for the world of work, focusing on skills expected by employers. You’ll have access to a wide range of advanced equipment and software. Our interworking labs come equipped with telecommunication equipment, high-end simulation software, and much more. We even have remote access for the features you will need.

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.

**How you’ll apply your new skills**
You’ll learn to apply your theoretical knowledge with practical experiments in our modern labs or using remote access, component kits and a wide range of software. Teaching is made up of different styles like lab and group work alongside individual projects, which include designing websites and IT systems.

Our course gives you the option to extend your studies by a year to spend the third year doing a paid work placement in an IT-based industry. You’ll enhance your career prospects and practice your knowledge before the final year, possibly leading to a better grade. We’ll help you secure your placement and even cover your tuition fees for the year.

There’ll be lots of career events throughout your time studying so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet and talk with potential employers before you graduate.

**Get the support you need**
While you’re learning, you’ll be matched with a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. You’ll also get support from our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants, who have experience in your subject area.

Modules

BSc modules
Year 1 - Compulsory
Computer Systems Architecture and Operating Systems (30 credits)
Information in Organisations (30 credits)
Emerging Technologies in Practice (30 credits)
Introduction to Programming (30 credits)

Year 2 - Compulsory
Data Management and Business Intelligence (30 credits)
Project Management and Professional Practice (30 credits)
Web Applications and Databases (30 credits)

Year 2 - Optional
Information Systems Analysis and Design (30 credits)
Operating Systems and Computer Networks (30 credits)
Placement Year - Optional
Industrial Placement (120 credits)

Year 3 - Compulsory
UG Individual Project (30 credits)

Year 3 - Optional
Enterprise Networking and Automation (30 credits)
Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)
Web-Based Mobile App Development (30 credits)
Business Intelligence (30 credits)
Novel Interaction Technologies (30 credits)
Digital Media Technology (30 credits)
Strategic Information Systems (Enterprise Project) Management (30 credits)
UX Design (30 credits)
Advanced Web Development with Big Data (30 credits)
Teaching Computing in the Secondary School (30 credits)

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,100
per year
International
£15,100
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Hendon Campus

Department:

Computer Science and Information Technology

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

84%
Information technology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Information technology

Teaching and learning

80%
Staff make the subject interesting
68%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
80%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

92%
Library resources
72%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
84%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

59%
UK students
41%
International students
81%
Male students
19%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
26%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
D

After graduation


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Information technology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
81%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

42%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
16%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
7%
Managers and proprietors in other services

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Information technology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£26k

£26k

£31k

£31k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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