BSc Business Information Technology
About this course
BSc in Business Information Technology, a computing degree focused on software development, web technologies and business management systems. Core topics include Programming and Data Analysis. The course includes a substantial major project in the final year and provides access to dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories. The first year establishes fundamental technical knowledge through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Computer Infrastructure, Introduction to Programming, Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language, Study Skills for Computer Science, and Web Development and Information Security, alongside optional choices like Data Analytics and Marketing Principles. The second year advances into specialized application development and business theory through compulsory study of Agile Software Engineering for the Web, Applied Graphics, Fundamentals of Management and Business, Modelling Persistent Data, Programming for the Web, and Web Design and the User Experience. The third year completes the degree with advanced commercial and professional training through compulsory modules including E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security, Major Project, Marketing Management, and Professional Issues in the Computing Industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 25%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Data Analytics
- Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice
- Problems and Solutions
- Agile Software Engineering for the Web
- Applied Graphics
- Fundamentals of Management and Business
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Programming for the Web
- Web Design and the User Experience
- E-Commerce: Implementation, Management and Security
- Major Project
- Marketing Management
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £54,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Business Information Technology at Aberystwyth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.