BSc (Hons) Information Technology

... United Kingdom
... University of Bedfordshire

Course Overview

Offering the in-depth technical and professional training you need for a career as an information technologist, this course is run in collaboration with local companies so you gain real-world experience while studying.

In your first year, you develop the skills to study the specialist topics later in the course including an introduction to software; hardware and how computers are built; how computers work with databases; and Structured Query Language (NoSQL). You will also learn about software applications (such as Microsoft, Oracle and Java) and hardware installation, configuration and maintenance.

In year two, you focus on software design and development; how software and hardware work together; designing secure systems; and approaches for testing software.

Learning in your final year focuses on research methods and emerging technologies as undertake an independent IT project.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

  • At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above

  • At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

  • At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

  • A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

  • English language requirements

    The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

    UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

    Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Security Systems Information Security


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Campus Name

University Square Campus, Luton


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,


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