BSc Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry

A BSc in Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry is an undergraduate degree that merges business and IT knowledge, focusing on how technology improves and drives business operations. The “year in industry” indicates that students will spend a year working in a company of their choice, gaining hands-on experience before completing their final year of study.

During this programme, students will be taught different modules, from management to business operations, IT design, data management, and analytics, to help them understand the importance of Information Systems in business. Additionally, students will learn programming, which includes coding and system development. They will be tutored from scratch, allowing them to understand the basics of IT and how it is used to scale a business. There will also be work placement before their final year (could be paid or unpaid) to enable them to gain experience in a real business environment.

The assessment methods for this programme include oral presentations, examinations, coursework, essays and reports. In their final year, students apply their industry placement experience through a company project. This allows for direct feedback, enabling them to refine their skills. Upon graduation, they are well-prepared for roles in business, technology, system development, and project management.

Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted as part of the entry requirements.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants need ABB in A-Levels (excluding General Studies), DDM for a BTEC Extended Diploma, or 32 points in the International Baccalaureate. For combined qualifications: an Extended Diploma requires DDM; a Diploma needs DD plus A-Level B; and an Extended Certificate requires D plus A-Level BB. BTECs in Public Services, Uniformed Services, and Business Administration are not accepted for BTEC offers.

English Proficiency

• Candidates whose first language is not English must provide evidence of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. An IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.

International students who want to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry will pay a tuition fee of £9,535.

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is committed to ensuring a safe and issue-free academic journey for all students. There are scholarships and bursaries available to ease the pressure of tuition fees for brilliant students who come from a low-income background.

Students who graduate from the BSc Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry at the University of East Anglia (UEA) may find employment in positions such as:

• System Analyst

• Business Analyst

• IT Project Manager

• Database Administrator

• Applications Developer

• Information Security Analyst

• E-commerce Manager

Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS. Those who need assistance with their applications can contact one of our trained counsellors.