BSc Business Information Technology with a Foundation Year

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Business Information Technology, which includes a foundation year, at Birmingham City University, is a four-year programme that combines IT skills with a solid understanding of business. The foundation year gives students a grounding in basic computing, mathematics, and digital technology. This helps everyone move smoothly onto the main part of the degree.

During the main part of the course, you'll study topics such as how businesses use technology, the changes happening with digital technology, and the IT systems big companies use. You'll also have chances to get some real work experience through projects with businesses, the option to do a work placement, and opportunities to show off new ideas at events like the university's Innovation Fest.

You'll learn through talks, practical sessions, and working together on group projects. The assessment of your learning primarily occurs through coursework, which involves writing reports, delivering presentations, and completing projects.

Birmingham City University (BCU) is a well-respected university located in Birmingham, which is in the UK. It has over 31,000 students who come from more than 100 different countries. BCU focuses on learning by doing across many different subjects, such as Art and Design, Business, Computing, and Engineering. BCU also has a special building called STEAMhouse, which cost £70 million and brings together Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics all in one place.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants need 80 UCAS Tariff points. Other accepted qualifications include a pass in the Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits (45 at level 3), and an International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.

English Proficiency

• International students need to show they have a good level of English. Candidates need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

International students interested in the BSc Business Information Technology with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University should expect to pay  £17,690 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic session.

Birmingham City University (BCU) provides financial support, known as scholarships and bursaries, for international students aiming to achieve good results and make a positive impact. These include the International Undergraduate Scholarship, which can be up to £2,000. There's also the High Achievers’ Scholarship, which gives £1,000 to students who have good academic results (144 or more UCAS points) and apply by the 30th of June 2025. Additionally, there's the Accelerate Scholarship for students from families with lower incomes who are on BCU’s Accelerate programmes.

Graduates of the BSc Business Information Technology with a Foundation Year from Birmingham City University can apply their knowledge in job roles such as:

• Business Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Systems Analyst
• Data Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Business Intelligence Developer

Candidates should apply through UCAS. If you'd like to know more about using UCAS, contact our expert counsellors today.