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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Information Technology
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Information Technology course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Information Technology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | B |
| Geography | D |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physical Education | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C206
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Information Technology course.
Study for a degree in Information Technology (IT) and you could embark on a career in computer-based technologies, integrating communications with computer networks to benefit organisations in the public or private sector. IT doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
Throughout this IT degree, you’ll be supported by our team to develop your creativity and imagination, with our aim being to help you pursue a career within IT. This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their IT needs, and then design, produce, and operate computer-based information systems.
You’ll gain a thorough grounding in the principles of IT, and work with sophisticated software, becoming equipped with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design, and implement information systems.
Why Study Information Technology BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? We work closely with the IT industry, helping you jumpstart your career via a placement year, developing your experience and building your contacts, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to put what you have learned into practice.
Undertaking a placement in industry in your third year can help you stand out to graduate employers and give you experience and confidence when applying for future roles.
If you’re interested in information technology – and potentially exploring topics such as computing, computer science, software development, programming, databases and more – this course could help you step with confidence into a rewarding post-university IT career. Previous graduates in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT, and Amazon UK†
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, enrolment onto this course will help you on your way to registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Information Technology at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computer Science (CEI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Information technology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Introduction to Procedural Programming • Project 1 • Computer Network Fundamentals • Introduction to Web Programming • Requirements Engineering • Introduction to Databases
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.
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Four stars: Great
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
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 Huddersfield students who took the Information Technology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
45%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Information Technology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Information Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
86%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
66%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Information Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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 Information Technology.
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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