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Information Technology with Business Studies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.- Learn to manage the technological solutions at the heart of modern organisations.- Study data analysis, management, infrastructure and web content management.- Gain entrepreneurship and enterprise skills and manage full live projects.- Prepare to undertake professional accreditations such as PRINCE2 (Project Management), AGILE and ITIL (Service Management).On this course you’ll learn contemporary approaches towards business modelling, supporting you in your analysis, design and implementation of IT solutions. You’ill gain knowledge in using and manipulating contemporary web-based content management systems – plus the opportunity to develop digital marketing strategies that complement web systems.If you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Business Studies course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You’ll share the first year with other computing foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
How you learnThe course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Business Studies course. You share the first year with other computing foundation year students, then move on to the degree. During the first year of study, you will enhance your skills to maximise your academic potential ready to start your learning against the content of the main degree.All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course offers a diverse approach towards teaching and learning. You’ll be taught by experts with valuable industry experience in both business management and information technology. The course has been consistently recognised for high levels of student satisfaction and experience.You learn through- lectures and seminars- tutorials and workshops- practical activity-based sessions- group and individual project work- independent study- work placementsThe wide range of methods applied to assessment enables a differentiated approach towards assessing your learning. You’re also able to undertake modes of assessment that simulate typical industry practice within respected business and IT environments.In the foundation year, you’ll build on your existing knowledge and experience – developing useful academic, computing and IT skills in preparation for undergraduate study. You’ll benefit from innovative course content that allows you to access and use cutting-edge technology. Throughout, you’ll reflect on your progress, and build valuable communication and interpersonal skills.You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development- access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities
Applied learningWork placementsYou’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. Previous placements have taken place at organisations such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Xerox and Boots.
Application deadline
29 January
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Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 80
This must include at least one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:CDD at A Level.MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from coreA combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
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