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Information Technology (Top-Up)

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Information technology

A year-long course, our Information Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) is designed for those who have completed at least two years of university or higher education in a related subject.

Equipping you with the knowledge and skills required for information systems to help organisations specify, design and implement information systems, you will work with sophisticated software.

You will be supported by our team to develop your creativity and imagination, with our aim being to help you pursue a career within IT. Previous graduates have gone on to work in a host of renowned organisations – and you could boost your prospects on this course, too.

**Why study Information Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) at Huddersfield?**

We maintain links with local employers and you will have the support of our University careers service. You will be encouraged to be an independent learner, too, developing the transferable higher level skills which are in demand from employers.

A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, too, offering lots of things to do and see. With plenty of restaurants, cafes and a large indoor shopping centre, you’ll have no trouble passing your time between lectures.

**Top 3 Reasons to Why study Information Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons) at Huddersfield**
1. Boosted Career Prospects – 89.7% of our undergraduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation†. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT and Amazon UK††.
2. Links with Local Employers – We also have links with several local employers to help you gain a relevant role within the industry.
3. Advice and Guidance – Departmental technicians – based in our labs with different specialisms and knowledge – are on hand to advise and guide you throughout your studies.

†HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19
††Source LinkedIn

Modules

Course modules and include:
• Systems Strategy
• Information Architecture
• Individual Project.

You can also choose from several option modules, thereby tailoring the subject to your individual interests within Information Technology.

Assessment methods

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and studio session, with an average of 16%* of the study time on this course being spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions etc.

The course emphasis is on the development of sound practical skills, alongside an understanding of theory.

Assessment is varied and includes coursework, log books, presentations and demonstrations, as well as formal examinations. There are opportunities for group working, in addition to individual assessments.

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
£17,600
per year
International
£17,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

The Uni


Course location:

University of Huddersfield

Department:

Department of Computer Science (CEI)

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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.

59%
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

34%
Staff make the subject interesting
71%
Staff are good at explaining things
57%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
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

66%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
85%
Course specific equipment and facilities
41%
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?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
69%
Male students
31%
Female students
76%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
A

After graduation


The stats in this section 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

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
98%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

51%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
6%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
6%
Design occupations

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

£28k

£28k

£30k

£30k

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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