Bsc (Hons) Information Technology

This course will give you the skills and understanding you need to apply for jobs where you analyse, design and implement them. If you choose to do the full BSc (Hons), you’ll have the chance to spend a year in industry, honing your transferable skills. The future is technology Interested in computer-based systems?

Why Information Technology at LSBU?

• 100% of students on this programme said that teaching staff make this subject engaging often (National Student Survey 2023).100% of students in this programme said the course had developed the knowledge and skills needed for their future (National Student Survey 2023).Students gain a wealth of experience in using industry-standard equipment, computer programming and simulation facilities.Work experience: You'll have the option to undertake a work placement in your third year.From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in.

UK Qualifications

• 112 UCAS points. Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.
• GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
• If you do not meet the entry criteria above we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant.

Missing English and Maths qualifications?

• If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
• We have a range of enticing modules to tailor your studies by, including Software Engineering, User-centred Design, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence.

Year 1

• Fundamentals of computer science
• Professional practice
• Discrete mathematics
• Requirements Analysis and UCD
• Fundamentals of Software Development
• Software Development

Year 2

• Analysis and Design
• Big Data and Database Systems
• Information Systems
• System Administration
• Application Development
• Web Technologies

Sandwich year

• Optional placement year

Year 3/4

• Honours computer science project
• Systems and cyber security

And an option from:

• ICT Project Management in Practice
• Innovation and Enterprise

Plus one option from:

• Data Mining and Big Data Analytics
• Content Management and Development Frameworks

And a final option from:

• Smart internet technologies
• AR/VR technologies

Facilities

• The Division of Computer Science and Informatics has eleven dedicated computer laboratories conveniently located in a single building. We are also developing a specialised networking laboratory to allow practical experiments in network infrastructure and cyber-security. These laboratories are all in addition to the University’s general computing provision for students.

Careers
Employability Service

• At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

IT touches every sector, so your career opportunities are unlimited. Our graduates have excellent career prospects in IT roles spanning project management, IT management, IT systems/business analyst and information systems management.

And there are plentiful career opportunities in technical fields such as computer operations, computer systems sales and service, programming, systems analysis, software engineering and technical authorship.

Take a look at some potential careers, including IT consultant / data analyst, on Prospects.

Skills for work

• We’re hands on. We take an applied approach. As well as great practical IT skills you’ll develop professional IT skills, such as: identifying the right analytical tool to meet an IT requirement and how to present IT solutions to various stakeholders. These are the skills that will get you noticed.

Placements

• For those students who choose to take the four year sandwich course, the third year is spent on an industrial placement in the UK and guided by our dedicated team. This four-year Sandwich option is a great opportunity to understand the way that the industry functions and to gain an appreciation of the commercial environment. You’ll spend a year in the workplace, honing your skills and enacting what you've learnt in real-world systems. Regular online contact with tutors, peer-contact and placement support will be maintained throughout the year.