BSc Information Technology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree centred on computing, software development, and the implementation of business technology solutions. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a mandatory foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate study. The first year focuses on foundational study and technical skills through Introduction to Software Development, Study Skills for Success, Introduction to Computing Mathematics, and Introduction to Computer Technologies. The second year builds competence with Computer Systems, Programming, Skills for IS Professionals, and Information Systems and Databases. The third year explores enterprise topics via Enterprise and Business Development, IT Infrastructure and Organisation, Mobile Web App Development, and Networks and Security. The final year covers advanced topics through Managing Information Systems Projects (MISP), Project, Business Intelligence Technologies, and Databases and Analytics.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
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%
- Sales occupations: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
- 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
- Introduction to Software Development
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Computer Systems
- Programming
- Skills for IS Professionals
- Developing a Digital Identity
- Information Systems and Databases
- Introduction to Business Management
- Enterprise and Business Development
- IT Infrastructure and Organisation
- Mobile Web App Development
- Networks and Security
- Group Research Project
- Employment and IT Industry
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
86% 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Information Technology with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.