Teesside University

Information Technology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) course

Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK

Course overview

Information technology (IT) is an integral part of our lives. Working with IT involves finding technological solutions to everyday communication needs – if you have a logical mind, enjoy problem solving and prefer working with people and packages (rather than programming) then the IT sector could be an ideal career for you.

Key highlights

  • Optional work placement year available, extending the degree to five years
  • Focuses on technological solutions to everyday communication needs
  • Suited to those preferring people and packages over programming
  • Develops logical thinking and problem-solving skills for the IT sector

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Creative Assembly Scholarship

    You may be eligible for £9,000 if you study games design and are facing financial difficulty, and / or identify as a woman, and / or are from a minority ethnic background.

    Up to £9,000
  • Global Excellence Scholarships

    The Global Excellence Scholarship value is £2,000 for your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes).

    Up to £2,000
  • Hill Scholarship

    You may be eligible for £6,000 if you study accounting and finance, and you have been educated at a Tees Valley school or college for at least three years.

    Up to £6,000
  • Santander Brighter Futures

    You may be eligible for £1,000 if you study an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    There are up to 30 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships available, of £7,000 each, allocated as a fee waiver in the first year of study.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • IT support analyst
  • IT systems administrator
  • Business analyst
  • IT project coordinator
  • Network support technician
  • IT consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

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 Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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