BSc Technology and Innovation
About this course
BSc in Technology and Innovation, a business management degree centred on the intersection of business, design, and engineering to address complex global problems. Core topics include Programming and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme offers the option of an additional year abroad or a Year in Industry. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Design I (Principles and Methods), Innovation Practice I (Discover), Creativity I (Foundations of Creativity), and Technology I (Applications and Ecosystems). The second year advances these ideas with compulsory studies including Design II (Products and Services), Innovation Practice II (Make), and Technology III (Computational Thinking and Digital Making), alongside options in areas like Intelligent Systems and Introduction to Programming. The third year focuses on advanced applications with compulsory modules such as Design III (Systems, Organisation and Processes), Innovation Practice III (Change), and Creativity III (Creating Catalysts for Change).
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Mathematics with A required. A Science or Social Sciences subject is preferred.) IB: 38 points (A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include Mathematics grade 6, with no score lower than 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. A higher level in a Science or Social Science is preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 192 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 65%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design I (Principles and Methods)
- Foundations of Innovation and Impact I (The Building Blocks of Business)
- Foundations of Innovation and Impact II (Intentional Learning)
- Innovation Practice I (Discover)
- Creativity I (Foundations of Creativity)
- Critical Thinking I (Context, Complexity and Conclusions)
- People I (Emotions, Empathy and Behaviour Change)
- Technology I (Applications and Ecosystems)
- Design II (Products and Services)
- Innovation Practice II (Make)
- People II (Delivering Results Through People)
- Technology II (Deep Tech, Sustainability and Prediction)
- Technology III (Computational Thinking and Digital Making)
- Creativity II (Inspiration, Imagination and Ideation)
- Critical Thinking II (Problems, Questions and Experiments)
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers
- Intelligent Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Connected Systems
- Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Introduction to Robotics
- Design III (Systems, Organisation and Processes)
- Foundations of Innovation and Impact III (Driving Change and Scaling Impact)
- Innovation Practice III (Change)
- Creativity III (Creating Catalysts for Change)
- Critical Thinking III (Storytelling for Change)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Technology and Innovation at University College London earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £76,500.
What do graduates of BSc Technology and Innovation at University College London 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 Technology and Innovation at University College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Technology and Innovation at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Technology and Innovation at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.