BSc Business Information Systems
Course overview
Business Information Systems at Canterbury Christ Church University will equip students with the knowledge and skills to plan and set up IT systems. Students learn how to analyse a system and find out the requirements for a system. Also, students learn how to replace legacy systems by modernising and keeping them current.
This course equips students with an in-depth understanding of organisations, technology, and its users through extensive academic coursework and numerous project works and group projects.
Business Information Systems graduates at Canterbury Christ Church University also learn how to replace existing systems and gain hands-on experience designing and implementing them. In addition to practical aspects, students learn about legal requirements and ethical questions associated with the profession.
Entry requirements
To meet the entry requirements, applicants must have at least two A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma. Alternatively, a combination of BTEC and A Level qualifications equivalent to two A Levels, such as a BTEC subsidiary certificate and one A Level, is also accepted. Other eligible qualifications include a pass at T Level, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 apprenticeship lasting at least 24 months.
English Proficiency:
For international students, English language requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: Overall score of 6.0–6.5, with at least 5.5–6.0 in each component.
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TOEFL iBT: Minimum of 60 overall: Reading 8, Listening 7, Speaking 16 and Writing 18
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PTE Academic: 59 overall with no element below 59
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Oxford ELLT: 6 overall with no element below 5
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarship
You will receive £2,000.
Up to £2,000International Student Scholarship
You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.
Up to £1,500Partner Schools Award
You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.
Up to £1,500Sanctuary Scholarship
Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.
Career opportunities
Studying BSc in Business Information Systems opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the IT and business sectors, including:
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Systems Analyst
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IT Consultant
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Project Manager
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Data Analyst
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Information Security Analyst
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Cost of study
In 2025/26, annual tuition fees for overseas students for this course are £15,500.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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