Information Technology

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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Information Technology

Full-timeTop-up

February 2027September 2027

Fees per year†

£17,250 – International

£10,050 – UK

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Globally, information technology (IT) skills continue to be in high demand from businesses in many sectors and this information technology degree is designed to help you meet the needs of these businesses so that you can pursue a rewarding career.

The BSc (Hons) Information Technology course welcomes students from a variety of academic and occupational backgrounds.

It will empower you to fulfil your academic potential and help you gain the industry-specific and interpersonal skills you need to work as an IT professional.

Throughout your studies, we will support you as you learn how to design, develop and construct computer-based solutions to real business problems.

Level 6 Top-up option

We offer a Level 6 top-up course option, which allows you to top up a relevant Level 5 qualification to a full honours degree. This course consists of a full year of studies covering the same modules as the third year of the regular degree.

If you enrol on a top-up degree in September or October 2026, you will receive the Top-up Bursary, worth £2,000. The bursary is made up of:

£1,500 fee waiver

£500 paid on successful completion of your course.

There is no deadline, and all eligible students are automatically considered.

Why study this course?

2nd modern** London university (non-specialist) - Complete University Guide 2027

2nd London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2026*

Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

Ranked top 50 in the UK and 2nd modern** London university - The Guardian University Guide 2027

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Study options:

We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

Full-time

Duration: 3 years

Duration: 1 year

With Foundation Year

Duration: 4 years

Start date:

February 2027

September 2027

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What you'll study

We aim to help you become a well-trained, competent and adaptable computing expert who meets the national and regional requirements for work as an IT professional.

The course is designed to help you use IT to meet client objectives for business development, operations and maintenance.

Your studies will combine theoretical principles with technical skills. You will learn how information and communications technology (ICT) systems are developed, made live and managed. In addition, you will gain a practical understanding of the latest professional and ethical issues in the field.

Collaborative learning and projects will give you the chance to develop the communication and teamwork skills that can help you stand out in the IT jobs market. Furthermore, you will take one module dedicated to enterprise skills, which will sharpen your understanding of business strategy and operations.

Throughout the information technology course, you will learn using professional technology and gain from the expert knowledge of our teaching staff. They will use their relevant and current experiences to encourage your personal and career growth.

There are plenty of opportunities for capable IT specialists, who tend to have a good track record of gaining work and advancing in their careers. You could apply what you learn on this course within areas as diverse as law enforcement, government agencies and commercial IT departments.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Computer Systems

You will be introduced to the basic concepts, architecture and components of computer systems including: information representation, operating systems, computer networks, distributed systems and cloud computing.

Programming

This module will introduce you to problem-solving skills and key programming principles in order to translate a problem description into a sequence of steps to be executed by a computer.

The module will cover basic programming concepts and fundamentals including:

an overview of programming paradigms and techniques

analysis of problems and design using pseudo-code and flowcharts

basic program elements and structure

development supported by version-controlled code repositories.

Skills for IS Professionals

This module will help you to gain a range of academic and transferable skills that will support your studies. Topics will include tools and techniques for managing small-scale projects, effective group-work strategies, employability and PDP, and skills in quantitative methods to lay the groundwork for future modules.

Developing a Digital Identity

In this introductory module, you will create a website. Along the way, you will learn the basic principles and practical skills of good design and apply these in an appropriate layout that visually communicates your own online identity. In building your site, you will use popular web development software and gain background knowledge of underlying technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Information Systems and Databases

You will gain the knowledge and skills to design and implement a relational database. This module will cover information security and database management issues and an awareness of the central role of relational and other types of databases.

Introduction to Business Management

You will gain a broad understanding of business management in the modern world and learn about the external and internal business environments. The external business environment covers the political context within business, legal structures of businesses in private and public sectors and corporate responsibility. The internal business environment covers organisational structure and functional areas, organisational behaviour, culture and values, individual and personal behaviour, group and team processes, accounting and finance.

Mobile Web App Development

This module will allow you to gain experience in developing mobile web applications and have an introduction to the tools, languages and design techniques required for building functional applications. During the module, you will gain exposure to a programming language that can support native mobile application development, and you will be introduced to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) software design pattern.

Enterprise and Business Development

You will evaluate the skills and approaches the entrepreneur brings to the process of value creation and the factors that encourage the move to entrepreneurship.

You will understand how to locate, analyse and evaluate sources of information related to the development of a business plan which demonstrates the commercial viability of a proposed business start-up.

IT Infrastructure and Organisation

IT infrastructure refers to the composite hardware, software, network resources and services required for the existence, operation and management of an enterprise IT environment. On this module you'll explore a range of IT infrastructure lifecycles within organisations and enterprises, with a focus on developing a professional attitude and understanding of current practice.

Employment and IT Industry

Networks and Security

On this module, you will identify fundamental issues in computer networks and their security, and study approaches for addressing these issues. By learning these principles, you will be able to understand emerging network technology more quickly.

Group Research Project

This module will introduce you to collaboration and research skills, and develop your basic understanding of research approaches. You will gain experience of working collaboratively as part of a project team and have opportunities to adopt different team roles to deliver a solution and project.

Managing Information Systems Projects (MISP)

This module aims to give you an understanding of how to manage information system (IS) development projects to deliver quality projects on time and within budget. Your studies will apply to the management of your individual project as well as to team leader roles in the management of larger-scale commercial projects.

You will investigate a topic of interest and prepare a project proposal. You will then present your ideas to the School for approval and, once this has been approved, you will begin a detailed literature review of your chosen field. You will choose and follow a suitable development methodology leading to an implementation which you will evaluate.

Business Intelligence Technologies

By taking this module, you will be introduced to machine learning and data mining techniques that are typically used in business applications. You will develop a toolbox of quantitative analytical techniques and skills from which you can build solutions for various business scenarios.

Databases and Analytics

There has been an explosion in data, much of which is not fully structured, but contains valuable information such as search trends, consumer behaviour and other patterns. This module aims to cover some of the developments in the broad range of "Big Data" problems. It will give you a good understanding of data structures, software development procedures and the range of analytical tool used to undertake a wide range of standard and custom analyses to provide data solutions to these issues.

Enterprise Security Management

The module aims to introduce managerial approaches to information security in modern enterprises. It considers how to manage the use of information assets securely and support the goals and objectives of enterprises through effective information security governance, risk management, and contingency planning.

What our students say

2nd London university for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 26*

The BSc (Hons) IT course has been a truly transformative journey for me. I looked forward to every class and seminar, where learning felt exciting and purposeful. The lecturers didn’t just teach, they supported, encouraged, and nurtured my growth in IT. Their guidance helped me discover confidence and abilities I didn’t know I had."

Zain John, BSc (Hons) Information Technology

Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

112 UCAS points required

from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Additional requirements for the Top-up

You will need either a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdSc) equivalent in Information Technology or successful completion of two years degree programme in a relevant subject with overall grade of merit or above.

Looking for BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Foundation Year?

View Foundation Year course

Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry

To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry

To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.

6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

per year†

Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit.

Other scholarships specifically for computing and engineering students may also be on offer. Additionally, if you enrol on a top-up degree in September or October 2026, you will receive a Top-up Bursary, worth £2,000. There is no deadline, and all eligible students are automatically considered.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

Information technology facilities

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Computing labs

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Your future career

Once you graduate from your IT degree, you could go on to work in a wide range of roles such as a software engineer, ICT manager and web developer.

You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course.

One-to-one, life-long careers support

Taught by lecturers with industry experience

Career-focused modules

On campus, specialist careers fairs

Contacts with major technology companies

Professional accreditation

Alumni networking events

Support with CV and interview skills

Job roles

software engineer

ICT manager

web developer

analyst/programmer

application developer

database administrator

helpdesk/support technician

information systems manager

IT project manager

IT system/business analyst

network engineer

software/hardware trainer

system analyst

system support engineer.

Graduate employers

Dunnhumby London

Oasis Living

GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)

Cranfield University

University of West London.

Dr Laden Husamaldin Course Leader

I am an Associate Professor and course director in Information Systems and Project Management, with over 15 years of academic experience. I focus on taught and research modules for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Principles of Project Management, Domain Business Analysis, Strategic Business in Digital Environment and Employment in the IT Industry. Furthermore, I have also actively supervised successful BSc and MSc students in their project dissertations. In addition, I supervise PhD students in their doctoral studies at the University of West London.

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Dr Omar Al Hashimi

Dr Ali Gheitasy

Professor Wei Jie

Dr Nasser Matoorianpour

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