
Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
A year-long course, our Information Technology Top-up degree is designed for those who have completed at least two years of university or higher education in a related subject. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Information Technology courses are Project Coordinator, Security Engineer, System Engineer, IT Support Engineer and Network Engineer.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles. Working with sophisticated software, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design and implement information systems.
You will be guided by our team to develop your creativity and imagination, with our aim being to help you pursue a career within IT. You have the opportunity to choose from several option modules, thereby tailoring the subject to your individual interests within Information Technology. As part of your degree, you'll also be supported in undertaking an individual project on a relevant topic, helping you to develop as a professional, and learn to undertake research, manage your time, use your initiative, learn independently and discuss the subject matter convincingly.
Key highlights
- Learn to specify, design and implement information systems for organisations
- Hands-on work with sophisticated industry software
- Choose option modules to tailor study to your IT interests
- Individual project builds research, time management and independent learning skills
- Direct route to an honours degree after two years of related study
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Project Coordinator
- Security Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- IT Support Engineer
- Network Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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