BSc Information Technology Top up

If you have already completed a foundation degree or HND in a related subject, the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University allows you to build on what you have learned and finish with a full honours degree in just one year.

This course helps you build useful IT skills that can be used in the workplace. You will study important topics like application development, web technologies, systems and cybersecurity. You can also choose to take extra modules such as data analytics, project management, or AR/VR technologies.

At the end of the session, you will complete a project to show what you have learned. Studying BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University helps you grow your technical skills and prepares you for a career in the technology field.

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a well-established public university located in the Elephant and Castle area of London, England. Its origins date back to 1892, when it was founded as the Borough Polytechnic Institute. It gained university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act. In 2003, the university officially became known as London South Bank University (LSBU).

LSBU is well known for offering practical courses that help students get ready for work. It works closely with businesses and employers to make sure students learn the skills they need for real jobs. The university focuses on teaching useful knowledge that can be used straight away in the workplace.

Because of its strong focus on jobs and teaching, LSBU does well in university rankings. For example, it is one of the top modern universities in London for graduate starting salaries and job success. This shows that LSBU helps students find good jobs after finishing their studies.

If you do not meet the grade requirements, any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education can be considered.

Grade Requirements:

• An HND in an appropriate subject with at least 3 merits or equivalent is required to study this course.

English Proficiency:

• International students will need to provide evidence of proficiency in English. To do this, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the components is required.

The tuition fee to study the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University for the 2025/26 academic year is £16,500. Please note that fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.

LSBU is committed to supporting international students financially to ease their financial burden. One such opportunity is the Global Success Scholarship. This scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and is awarded to international students to allow them to kickstart their career at the university. The scholarship is open to all international students on acceptance of the offer and payment of the early deposit amount by the set deadline.

Potential career paths for graduates of the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) from London South Bank University include the following:

• Data Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Network Developer
• Software Developer
• Web Developer

You can apply for this course through the university’s website or a representative, such as AHZ, who can walk you through the application process.