BSc Business Information Systems

The BSc Business Information Systems course at the University of Bedfordshire provides a strong base in information tools for today's business world. In this course, students will learn about business information, how organisations are structured, and how to use software to design and build information systems. 

The course also looks at business processes, how projects are funded, and techniques for managing virtual teams. The course helps students learn about system analysis and design, modern database methods, how to support decision-making with data, and data mining. 

Students will study in a specialist building with dedicated computer facilities, and they will also learn to communicate confidently with business analysts, computer programmers, and software engineers, and they'll have the chance to look at entrepreneurial opportunities in IT.

The University of Bedfordshire offers students a welcoming and supportive academic environment where students can flourish and achieve their full potential. The institution is dedicated to providing high-quality education and equipping graduates with the skills necessary for successful careers in their chosen fields.

The university provides a good number of academic programmes, for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and these subjects include health, arts, engineering, and social sciences. Students benefit from excellent facilities and comprehensive support services, ensuring a well-rounded and rewarding educational experience that prepares them for future professional life.

Candidates are typically asked to send a personal statement. In this statement, they explain why they want to study the course and provide other relevant details about their education. A reference from an academic source or a past employer is also usually required. Students can include their CV with their application to show any work experience they have.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants generally need 112 UCAS tariff points, including A-levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, a BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
• The university also accepts equivalent qualifications from other countries.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent test scores like TOEFL and PTE.

For international students studying the BSc Business Information Systems programme at the University of Bedfordshire, the fee is £16,800.

The University of Bedfordshire provides students with several scholarship opportunities to support them in their studies. Excellence Scholarships are available, offering £2,500 per year of study over three years for students who achieve a defined number of UCAS tariff points. 

Achievement Scholarships, worth £500 per year of study, are offered to students with 120 UCAS tariff points. Furthermore, various scholarships are available to assist international students throughout their studies.

Graduates from this course often move into the following job roles:

• Data Systems Security Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Software Engineer
• IT Consultant
• Technical Support Officer
• IT Project Manager

Applicants should send their application through UCAS or to the university through their online application form. If you need any help with your application, you can speak with one of our experienced advisors.