BSc Information Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Information Technology, an information systems degree focused on the practical application of technology to solve business problems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Year 1 covers foundational principles through compulsory modules including Computer Systems, Programming, Information Systems and Databases, and Introduction to Business Management. Year 2 explores applied topics and collaboration via Mobile Web App Development, Enterprise and Business Development, IT Infrastructure and Organisation, and Networks and Security. Year 3 centres on advanced concepts and project work through Managing Information Systems Projects (MISP), Project, Business Intelligence Technologies, Databases and Analytics, and Enterprise Security Management.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 69 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Managing Information Systems Projects (MISP)
- Project
- Business Intelligence Technologies
- Databases and Analytics
- Enterprise Security Management
- Computer Systems
- Programming
- Skills for IS Professionals
- Developing a Digital Identity
- Information Systems and Databases
- Introduction to Business Management
- Mobile Web App Development
- Enterprise and Business Development
- IT Infrastructure and Organisation
- Employment and IT Industry
- Networks and Security
- Group Research Project
- Managing Information Systems Projects (MISP)
- Project
- Business Intelligence Technologies
- Databases and Analytics
- Enterprise Security Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Information Technology at University of West London 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 Information Technology at University of West London?
87% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Information Technology at University of West London?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 69 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Information Technology at University of West London 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 Information Technology at University of West London?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.