BSc Business Information Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business and Management, combining business studies with computing and information systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year includes participation in an annual Innovation Fest as part of assessment, and the final year centres on an Individual Honours Project undertaken independently with supervisor support.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Media, Broadcast and Production Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Computing OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points A ccepted subjects: Technology, Science, or Computing NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, or Computing WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, or Computing Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at Higher Level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Required subjects: One fro
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Business Information Modelling
- Computational Thinking and Professional Development
- Innovation Project
- Enterprise Systems
- Database Systems Development
- Applied Programming
- Human-Computer Interaction
- AI in Enterprise
- Business Intelligence
- Strategic, Information Systems Alignment
- Application Solutions Development
- Individual Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,000.
What do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology at Birmingham City University do next?
90% 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 Birmingham City University?
91% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Information Technology at Birmingham City 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.
Does BSc Business Information Technology at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business Information Technology at Birmingham City University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.