ObjectivesThe BSc(Hons) Information Technology is a top-up programme to degree level for holders of HND or equivalent qualifications in the areas of Computing, Information Systems and Information Technology. The programme builds on the solid foundation of a work-oriented HND and equivalent programmes, while maintaining the flexibility necessary to account for varying preparatory backgrounds. It aims to provide a theoretical as well as practical experience building on the predominantly practical material covered in the HND programme.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Applicants normally hold a HND in Computer Studies, Information Systems or Information Technology (or similar), with an average of two thirds merits in the final year.
Academic titleBSc Information Technology
Course descriptionContent
Only one core module must be taken by all students – Professional, Ethical and Policy Issues. The remainder of the course is made up of option modules, allowing you to choose the flavour of the course and subjects you wish to study. Options include Web Games Programming, e-Business Special Interest Groups, Advanced Distributed Systems, Digital Stories, Object-oriented Databases, Multimedia Systems: Contexts and Applications, Intelligent Systems, Requirements Engineering, and Computing and Law.
The programme is structured in this way to allow individual programmes to be built up that may specialise in specific topic areas such as Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management or Computer Science. Alternatively, you may elect to choose a broad-based programme of study which might be more suited to your requirements.
In addition to the taught part of the programme, all students will select an individual project and you are able to choose between a Computing project or an Information Systems dissertation.