BSc Information Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, a software engineering degree centred on technical and professional training for the digital sector. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, and Project Management. The course features dedicated computing rooms and specialized IT security laboratories. The first year builds foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Principles of programming, Computer systems structure, Introduction to software development, and Fundamentals of computer science. The second year advances into practical applications through Systems development and modern database practices, Web technologies and platforms, Information technology employability project, and User experience design. The final year focuses on complex implementations via Advanced information technology, Research methodologies and emerging technologies, Agile project management, and an independent Undergraduate project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 40%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 55%
- London: 18%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of programming
- Computer systems structure
- Introduction to software development
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Systems development and modern database practices
- Web technologies and platforms
- Information technology employability project
- User experience design
- Advanced information technology
- Research methodologies and emerging technologies
- Agile project management
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.