Information Technology BSc Honours

Program Overview

Graduates are highly sought after in the IT industry, with past graduates securing roles at prestigious companies like Yahoo, Microsoft, and IBM. The program emphasizes transferable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, preparing students for successful careers in IT support, project development, and other sectors.

Program Outline

• The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiments, preparing you for the world of work and employer expectations.
• You'll have access to advanced equipment and software, including interworking labs equipped with telecommunication equipment, high-end simulation software, and more.
Even remote access is available.
• Gain a degree that leads to a rewarding career in the dynamic and diverse IT field.

What you will gain

• A degree in information technology, a great step to a career in the IT field.
• Numerous career events offer you opportunities to meet and talk with potential employers before graduation.
• Secure key roles in IT support, IT project development, and other sectors using database and multimedia skills.
• Past graduates have gained employment with prestigious companies such as Yahoo, Microsoft, The Metropolitan Police, IBM, and Apple.
• With over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative, and technical education, Middlesex prepares students for successful global careers.

What you will learn

• Apply theoretical knowledge of computer-based systems with practical experiments in modern labs, accessing advanced equipment, component kits, and a wide range of software.
• Gain knowledge from academic staff with strong industry network connections and broad research engagement.
• Opportunities include:
• Engaging in external events for practical knowledge application and employment prospects
• Specializing in selected fields during final year with a diverse range of module options

Teaching

Teaching

• Blending of practical and theoretical learning
• Strong industry links of academic staff benefit learning
• Career-focused approaches like project management and professional practice modules

• Graduates are equipped to become key players in IT support, IT project development, and areas utilizing database and multimedia skills.

Graduate job roles

• Some common graduate roles for IT graduates include:
• Software developer
• Web developer
• Network engineer
• IT security analyst
• IT project manager
• IT support specialist
• Database administrator
• Systems analyst
• IT consultant

Graduate employers

• Past graduates have found employment with prestigious organizations such as:
• Yahoo
• Microsoft
• The Metropolitan Police
• IBM
• Apple
• And many more

Transferable skills

• Besides specific technical skills, IT graduates develop valuable transferable skills:
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Analytical and bug-fixing practice
• Communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership
• Creativity skills

MDXworks

• The Careers and Employability Service supports career development from the course start.
• Opportunities include:
• Placements
• Projects
• Networking via 1000+ industry and big-name employer connections spanning local and global markets
• Dedicated lifetime career support encompasses:
• Business start-up support program
• Funding for entrepreneurs
• Recognition includes:
• Top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs (Business Money, 2023)

Global network

• Studying with fellow students from 122 countries builds a valuable global network.
• Benefit from alumni network support after graduation for career progression.

Work placements

• Placements and internships enhance graduate employment prospects and academic performance by applying learning in professional settings.
• Extend your studies by a year with a paid work placement in the IT industry during your third year.