
Computer Information Systems
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Highlights
BCS Accreditation for Career Excellence: Our degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring that you meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. This esteemed accreditation is a badge of honour, recognised by employers as a mark of assurance that our teaching cultivates the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to excel in the current and future landscape of the technology industry. Expert-Led Learning: Benefit from the guidance of our leading academics and researchers who are experts in cutting-edge fields such as real-time and embedded systems, parallel processing, software engineering, image processing, databases, intelligent systems, and object-oriented programming.
Their expertise ensures that you receive a top-notch education that aligns with industry demands. State-of-the-Art Network Laboratory: Immerse yourself in a large specialist network laboratory, providing you with hands-on experience in a practical and dynamic learning environment. Apply your knowledge in real-time, advancing your skills as the course progresses.
Practical Application of Learning: Our degree is designed with a practical focus. As you advance through the course, you won't just learn concepts - you'll apply them. For example, you'll dive into Python to enhance your data analysis skills, providing you with practical tools that are immediately relevant to the industry.
Enrol and experience a comprehensive education that goes beyond the classroom, preparing you for success in the ever-evolving field of information technology.
Course overview
Step into the dynamic realm of data-driven possibilities. In our modern era, where information reigns supreme, businesses worldwide rely on timely and precise data to enhance decision-making and boost operational efficiency. Embark on an exciting journey with our accredited Computer Information Systems degree, recognised by the esteemed BCS, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology.
This degree delves into the intersection of technology, society, business, and industry, offering you a front-row seat to the fascinating world of data applications. Inspired by cutting-edge research, you'll explore the driving forces behind future trends in this rapidly evolving field. Dive into 'live' problem-solving experiences through our robust industry connections, where you'll engage with and learn directly from current practitioners.
Imagine hearing insights from speakers like Google’s Senior Chrome Team members and Amazon's Senior Product Manager, all within your academic journey. Our focus on hands-on lab experiments and immersive project work, coupled with an emphasis on developing your professional and ethical conduct, ensures you graduate with a well-rounded skill set. These highly sought-after skills, both practical and theoretical, prepare you for a diverse range of careers in computing and information systems.
Plus, with the opportunity to pursue Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, you're not just earning a degree - you're forging a path to a successful and impactful future in the world of technology. Dive into the heart of cutting-edge technology with our BCS-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems degree. This dynamic degree offers a comprehensive foundation in computing, equipping you with skills in database systems, emerging technologies, systems administration, artificial intelligence (AI), and business information systems.
BCS accreditation, synonymous with quality in the technology industry, serves as the gold standard for our programme. As a student member, you'll seamlessly integrate into the IT community, building a robust professional network that propels your career forward from the outset. Your academic journey at Bangor unfolds within state-of-the-art facilities, boasting two open-use computer labs, a spacious networking laboratory, and collaborative workspaces designed for group…
Key highlights
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
- Meets academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration
- Hands-on learning in a large specialist network laboratory
- Guest insights from industry practitioners at Google and Amazon
- Covers databases, AI, systems administration and business information systems
- Practical Python work to build data analysis skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — Offers are tariff based, 104 -128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Welsh Baccalaureate — is accepted Access
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Careers this course leads to
- Information systems analyst
- Database administrator
- Systems administrator
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- IT consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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