London South Bank University

BSc Information Technology Top up

London South Bank University

Course overview

If you have already completed a foundation degree or HND in a related subject, the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University allows you to build on what you have learned and finish with a full honours degree in just one year.

This course helps you build useful IT skills that can be used in the workplace. You will study important topics like application development, web technologies, systems and cybersecurity. You can also choose to take extra modules such as data analytics, project management, or AR/VR technologies.

At the end of the session, you will complete a project to show what you have learned. Studying BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University helps you grow your technical skills and prepares you for a career in the technology field.

Entry requirements

If you do not meet the grade requirements, any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education can be considered.

Grade Requirements:

  • An HND in an appropriate subject with at least 3 merits or equivalent is required to study this course.

English Proficiency:

  • International students will need to provide evidence of proficiency in English. To do this, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the components is required.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • 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

Career opportunities

Potential career paths for graduates of the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) from London South Bank University include the following:

  • Data Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Network Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the BSc Information Technology (Top-up) at London South Bank University for the 2025/26 academic year is £16,500. Please note that fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.

Admission

You can apply for this course through the university’s website or a representative, such as AHZ, who can walk you through the application process.

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