BSc Information Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, an information technology degree focusing on technical and practical aspects of computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose an optional placement year as part of the programme, and the course is accredited by the British Computer Society. During the first year, students build foundational technical capabilities through Introduction to Procedural Programming, Computer Network Fundamentals, Introduction to Web Programming, and Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. The second year expands into organisational and technical topics via Management within an I.T. Environment, Applied Data Science, Cyber Security, and User Experience Design. Later stages include core study in Systems Strategy, Information Architecture, and an Individual Project. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Software Architecture, Advanced Web Programming, Digital Campaigns and Communications, and Advanced Analytics.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 79%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Systems Strategy
- Information Architecture
- Individual Project
- Software Architecture
- Advanced Web Programming
- Digital Campaigns and Communications
- Advanced Analytics
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Project 1
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Introduction to Web Programming
- Requirements Engineering
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Management within an I.T. Environment
- Applied Data Science
- Team Project
- Cyber Security
- Relational Databases and Web Integration
- User Experience Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £43,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield 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 Information Technology at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Information Technology at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.