London South Bank University

Information Technology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Laying the groundwork for success in the digital world Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. If you’re passionate about working in the tech sector but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for one of our Computing degrees, then this course is for you. The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education while building the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to succeed.

In just one year, we’ll help you gain a solid foundation and get ready to take on one of our Computer Science degrees. We’ve redesigned the Foundation Year to give you a well-rounded start, with exciting new topics in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and collaborative real-world projects - all building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-moving digital world. Your next step: The degree Meet the needs of the ever-growing tech market and become the kind of Information Technology professional employers are looking for.

Study a curriculum that is always evolving, changing and adapting to keep up with advances in the industry, and build the advanced skills and practical, real-world experience employers demand.

Key highlights

  • Foundation Year builds skills and confidence for degree-level study
  • Foundation topics include sustainability and artificial intelligence
  • Collaborative real-world projects during the Foundation Year
  • Evolving curriculum updated to keep pace with industry advances
  • Practical, real-world experience valued by tech employers

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — 64 UCAS points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • IT support analyst
  • Systems administrator
  • Network administrator
  • IT consultant
  • Business systems analyst
  • Database administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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