BSc Information Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, a business information technology and business management degree focusing on technical and professional training for the IT sector. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, and Project Management. Students have access to high-performance computing facilities, a computer networking suite, dedicated computing rooms, and an IT security laboratory. The first year covers the foundations through Principles of programming, Computer systems structure, Introduction to software development, and Fundamentals of computer science. The second year moves on to Systems development and modern database practices, Web technologies and platforms, Information technology employability project, and User experience design. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through modules such as Advanced information technology, Research methodologies and emerging technologies, Agile project management, and 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.
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What students say
Based on about 197 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 815 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 45%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 39%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 104 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 58%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 47%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
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 £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £34,500.
What do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire do next?
73% 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 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Information Technology at University of Bedfordshire?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 39% left higher education.