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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry course at University of East Anglia.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Contextual offer: BBC Critical Thinking & General Studies not accepted.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Marketing
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
EconomicsC
GeographyC
PsychologyC
Media StudiesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N2GP

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry course.

Overview

As technology becomes the backbone of industry, all businesses need skilled professionals who understand both the language of business and the power of Information Systems (IS).

Businesses use IS to support their day-to-day operations, enable strategic planning, and manipulate data to gain a competitive advantage. Our dynamic BSc in Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry is carefully designed for those aspiring to succeed in the tech-driven business world.

On our Digital Business and Information Systems course, you’ll study a comprehensive range of topics across business management, computer science, information systems, and software engineering. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to design, implement, and use computer-based systems in business environments. You’ll also spend your third year on an industry placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience to enhance your CV. This degree also prepares you for a broad range of careers in business analysis, project management, technology management, and consultancy.

At UEA, you’ll benefit from the combined expertise of both Norwich Business School and the School of Computing Sciences. This interdisciplinary approach gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies by selecting topics that align with your interests and future career goals.

You’ll graduate with a strong foundation in both business and technology, ensuring you’re well equipped to embark on a successful career in these rewarding fields.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Source: University of East Anglia

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Norwich Business School

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Marketing

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
International£23,100 per year

University of East Anglia student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 120 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
41%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 110 reviews

Unknown year

2 years ago

Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

(3)
Overall

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic

University life

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money

Finance

Foundation year student

2 years ago

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

(5)
Student Union

Foundation year student

2 years ago

I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them

(4)
Support

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia

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 East Anglia students who took the Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Marketing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

72%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

78%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

76%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

85%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

82%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Marketing
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female47%Male53%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students225
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Marketing

Graduate statistics

69%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

68%

Say it fits with future plans

53%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

27%

Business and public service associate professionals

18%

Finance Professionals

14%

Administrative occupations

8%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

70%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

60%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£27k

First year after graduation

£32.1k

Third year after graduation

£41.5k

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 Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry.

Source: LEO

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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