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BSc Information Technology

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Information Technology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
5453A
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 63%
  • Learning opportunities: 64%
  • Assessment and feedback: 78%
  • Academic support: 75%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 79%
  • Student voice: 58%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 15%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 75%
  • South East: 15%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Information Technology at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Information technology.

What do graduates of BSc Information Technology at London South Bank University do next?

90% 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 London South Bank University?

63% 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 London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.

Is BSc Information Technology at London South Bank University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Does BSc Information Technology at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Information Technology at London South Bank University?

70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.