BSc Internet of Things With Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Internet of Things at the University of Derby is a full-time course that includes a foundation year as part of the four years. The foundation year helps students develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence before moving on to the first year. The foundation year covers Preliminary Mathematics, Scholarship for Technologists, Technology Project, Introduction to Computational Mathematics, and Programming Fundamentals.
Subsequently, the students build skills by studying modules such as Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, and Data Management, Introduction to Machine Learning, Real-Time Embedded Systems, and will also have the option of a placement year.
The learning and assessment take place through interactive lectures, seminars, and tutorials, with assessments done through coursework, portfolios, assignments, case studies, oral and graphic presentations, and interdisciplinary teamwork projects.
This course is part of the East Midlands Institute of Technology, for which the University of Derby is the lead institution, and is designed in close collaboration with industrial practitioners, technologists, specialists, and professional bodies to offer rigorous professional and practical training backed with sound academic theory.
Entry requirements
To be considered for the University of Derby's BSc Internet of Things with Foundation Year, candidates must fulfil the following academic requirements:
Grade Requirements:
- UCAS tariff: 72 points
- A-level: DDD grade
- BTEC Level 3: MMP
- T level - Pass in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths
English Language requirements:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds will normally need to demonstrate proficiency in English, for example, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill area.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the University of Derby BSc Internet of Things with Foundation Year may work in positions like:
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Network Systems Engineer
- IoT Developer
Cost of study
For international students, the full-time undergraduate tuition fee for BSc Internet of Things with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is £17,500, and is subject to change in the next academic session.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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