BSc Business Information Technology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree combining computing systems, software development, and business principles. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year, with options for a placement year and a year abroad. The zero year introduces Computational Thinking, Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming, The Big Picture, Interdisciplinary Communication Skills, and Student Success Modules. Year one covers Software Development, Introduction to Computing, Computer Systems, Emerging Technologies, and Student Success Modules. Year two focuses on Web Programming and Databases, Social Media Marketing, Industry, Careers and Enterprise, and Interdisciplinary modules. The final year comprises Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (i-HCI), Research Informed Practice, Growing Sustainable and Ethical Organisations, and the Computing Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 68%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 66%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Thinking
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- The Big Picture
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Student Success Modules
- Software Development
- Introduction to Computing
- Computer Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Student Success Modules
- Web Programming and Databases
- Social Media Marketing
- Industry, Careers and Enterprise
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (i-HCI)
- Research Informed Practice
- Growing Sustainable and Ethical Organisations
- Computing Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Business Information Technology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
75% 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
82% 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Information Technology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Information Technology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
68% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.