Information Technology - BSc(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Information Technology?
Information technology (IT) is now integral to our lives. It helps make scientific breakthroughs and whole sectors of our economy depend on it. Used effectively, IT can transform organisations. This requires professionals with a solid understanding of technology and the environment in which organisations operate. As a result, IT employment is forecast to grow at almost twice the UK average through to 2020.
Why study our course?
This one-year course will enable you to top-up your IT, ICT or Computing Foundation Degree or equivalent Computing, Information Systems or IT qualification, to turn it into an honours degree. You will develop vital professional skills in programming, security, the web, forensics and business.
Real world experience
You will apply what you've learnt on a computing project or Information Systems dissertation during the final year of the course. You will also gain an inside track on the industry through presentations from visiting professionals.
Where it can take you
On graduation, you will be able to choose from a broad range of IT careers. Opportunities include Systems Analysis, Database Analysis, Programming, Software Engineering, Network Administration, Web Administration and e-commerce. If you choose a more business-based course of study, there will be career options in business-oriented roles, such as management consultancy and training.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Study facilities
You will have access to UWE Bristol's extensive IT and software facilities, including 24-hour computing laboratories. You can also develop practical skills and bring strategic ideas to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where you will:
collaborate with classmates and develop strategies and presentations in our well-equipped studios
develop project management skills, using industry standard software in our large computer labs with dedicated servers and Windows, Linux and Unix-based operating systems.
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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Technology
  • Systems
  • Web
  • Project
  • Teaching
  • Programming
  • Learning Teaching
  • Information Systems
  • Options

Course programme

Content

You will study one of the following options:

  • Computing Project

or

  • Information Systems Dissertation
  • Ethical and Professional Issues.

In addition, you will study a selection of optional modules from the list below, according to credit requirements:

  • Technical Writing and Editing
  • Security Management in Practice
  • Advanced Topics in Web Development 1
  • Advanced Topics in Web Development 2
  • Cryptography
  • Interaction Design
  • Forensic Computing Practice
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media
  • Information, Networks and Society
  • Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Business Innovation and Growth
  • Strategic Management
  • Organisational Leadership.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

The majority of the taught material is presented in two semesters. Some modules are shorter and therefore taught over one semester. You may find yourself studying more in one semester than the other, depending on the choice of modules that you have made. You will be taught alongside final year students from other degree courses for many of your modules.

Teaching on most modules consists of a mixture of formal lectures, small group tutorials or practical sessions in laboratories. You will be expected to prepare for classes by undertaking specified reading and practical work. Some modules require extensive collaborative working with fellow students in project groups.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

Assessment on most modules is a combination of coursework assignments and end-of-year examinations. The coursework can vary from practical programming to written reports. Assessment of the individual project is based upon the project report and, usually, a viva voce examination.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

Information Technology - BSc(Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT