London South Bank University

Information Technology (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Complete your degree, open new doors in tech Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Computer Science elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals.

In your top-up year, you’ll study a tailored mix of second and third year modules from our Information Technology BSc (Hons) degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in the tech industry. From Innovation and Enterprise to Data Mining to Smart Internet Technologies, you’ll also choose from a range of elective modules designed to help you build specialist expertise and shape your career path. Meet the needs of the ever-growing tech market and become the kind of Information Technology professional employers are looking for.

Study a curriculum that is always evolving, changing and adapting to keep up with advances in the industry, and build the advanced skills and practical, real-world experience employers demand.

Key highlights

  • Top-up route for HND holders or those with two years' Computing study
  • Tailored mix of second and third year Information Technology modules
  • Modules include Innovation and Enterprise, Data Mining and Smart Internet Technologies
  • Elective modules let you build specialist expertise for your career
  • Curriculum regularly updated to keep pace with industry advances

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND — in an appropriate subject with at least 3 merits or equivalent

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • IT support analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Network administrator
  • Data analyst
  • Web developer
  • IT consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 per year

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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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