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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Information Technology with Foundation Year
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Information Technology with Foundation Year course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D,D
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Information Technology with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Computer Science | B |
| Physics | E |
| Psychology | C |
| Chemistry | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G50F
Here's what University of Derby says about its Information Technology with Foundation Year course.
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change.
This Information Technology degree will appeal to highly motivated students who have a strong interest in data analysis and the management of IT systems. The course captures how our modern global society and the developing world are increasingly reliant on IT products and services.
KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
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WORK EXPERIENCE: Gain valuable experience on an optional year in industry, supported by our dedicated and highly experienced placement staff.
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: The team project in year two challenges you to develop an IT product or service for a real client, such as a local charity. You’ll take part in debates, group and individual work, practical sessions in computer labs, tutorials, seminars and presentations by in-house and guest lecturers.
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INDUSTRY SOFTWARE: Use tools such as R, Python, Watson Analytics, SAS JMP and Tableau.
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FLEXIBILITY: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in your Computing portfolio after your first year.
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NO EXAMS!: We’ll assess you via other methods throughout your degree.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER: Our Information Technology degree focuses on two key themes: data analysis and the use of big data, and management of computer systems in business. A range of closely related computing and business topics support these. You'll gain fundamental knowledge in your first year studying modules alongside students on our other Computing degrees. In your second year, you'll study specialist modules specifically chosen for your degree, with your final year offering further options to tailor your studies to an area of your interest.
HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED: Instead of exams, a wide range of feedback and assessment methods is used throughout this course, from short exercises in computer labs to writing a dissertation for your Final Year Independent Studies project.?You will also submit short research papers, take computer-based tests, produce presentations of your work and provide portfolios documenting the design and implementation of IT products and services, such as web design projects.?
YOUR CAREER: You’ll find career opportunities in virtually any area of computing and information technology, particularly data analysis and business intelligence. You could progress to become a data analyst, an IT trainer, a reporting specialist, a project manager or even advance to IT director roles. You could even start your own business. This degree also prepares you for an MSc in Information Technology.
STUDY OPTIONS: This course is available without a Placement Year option.
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computing and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business computing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
University of Derby student reviews
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3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
3rd year
Forensic science
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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Derby students who took the Information Technology with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
65%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Information Technology with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took Information Technology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
21%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
7%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Information Technology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Information Technology with Foundation Year.
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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