BSc (Hons) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (TOP UP)

The future is technology

Interested in computer-based systems? This course will give you the skills and understanding you need to apply for jobs where you analyse, design and implement them. This pathway is designed for a broad approach to key IT topics. You'll gain practical skills underpinned by sound theoretical understanding.

If you choose to do the full BSc (Hons), you’ll have the chance to spend a year in industry, honing your transferable skills. It’s an invaluable opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquire in the lab and lecture halls to the development of real-world systems.

Why study Information Technology at LSBU?

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We’re professionally recognised for full exemption from British Computer Society examinations.

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Specialist labs and industry-standard software mean you get the practical digital skills that employers value.

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Work experience: You'll have the option to undertake a work placement in your third year.

Entry Level Requirements

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:

• Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
• 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.
• LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

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!

At LSBU we have a longstanding professional relationship with the British Computer Society and are recognised for full exemption from their professional examinations.

Work experience transforms a CV. It’s important that you get some – and we’ll help you do that. The placement gives you the opportunity to spend a year in the work-place, honing your transferable skills and proving your academic learning in the development of real-world systems.

During the year you’ll stay in regular contact with your tutor and your peers – and we’ll make sure that you have the support you need.