Program Overview
It equips students with advanced skills in computer-based systems analysis, design, and implementation. Through lectures, practical sessions, and project work, students gain expertise in programming, web technologies, systems and cyber security, and ICT project management. Graduates are prepared for careers in project management, IT management, systems analysis, and other technical roles in the IT industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top Up) is a one-year full-time program designed for students who have already completed a relevant HND or equivalent qualification. The program aims to provide students with the skills and understanding needed to analyze, design, and implement computer-based systems. It offers a broad approach to key IT topics, combining practical skills with theoretical understanding. Students have the option to undertake a work placement in their third year, which provides valuable experience in applying their knowledge to real-world systems.
Outline:
The program is structured as follows:
- Taught Modules (September - May):
- Application Development: This module focuses on programming languages and their applications in various areas. It builds upon the programming skills acquired in the first year and explores the development of different applications to solve various problems. Students explore how these technologies are used in real-world business applications.
- Systems and Cyber Security: This module delves into the complex field of computer and network security. It covers fundamental security principles, threats faced by systems, and mitigation techniques. Students gain awareness of security issues in all areas of computing and learn best practices for risk management.
- ICT Project Management in Practice: This module provides students with practical experience in collaborative ICT project development. Students work in teams to go through the full ICT development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. The module involves real clients and users, providing students with practical and technical skills in consultancy and development.
- Optional Modules:
- Innovation and Enterprise: This module encourages students to think creatively and develop entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills. It equips them with methods and processes to recognize opportunities and harness commercially viable benefits.
- Smart Internet Technologies: This module explores emerging mobile and multimedia cloud technologies, including All-IP Networking Architectures, Cloud Computing, 5G networking, SDN/NFV, and IoT technologies.
- Data Mining and Big Data Analytics: This module introduces the theory, concepts, and techniques of data mining and its role in business and scientific research. Students gain hands-on experience using data mining algorithms and tools.
- AR/VR Technologies: This module covers the technologies and algorithms required to develop and deploy virtual reality and augmented reality applications. It covers hardware, software development, 3D user interfaces, and presence.
- Project Module (June - September):
- Honours Informatics Project: This module is a substantial piece of work that allows students to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students undertake an independent project, guided by a supervisor, and submit a dissertation of approximately 12,000 words.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Delivering theoretical knowledge and concepts.
- Practical Sessions: Providing hands-on experience with industry-standard software and tools.
- Tutorials: Offering guidance and support for individual learning.
- Group Work: Fostering collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Project Work: Allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. The program also emphasizes a hands-on approach, providing students with the practical skills that employers value.
Careers:
The BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top Up) program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the IT industry. Graduates are well-equipped for roles such as:
- Project Management: Leading and managing IT projects.
- IT Management: Overseeing IT operations and infrastructure.
- IT Systems/Business Analyst: Analyzing business requirements and designing IT solutions.
- Technical Roles: Including computer operations, computer systems sales and service, programming, systems analysis, software engineering, and technical authorship. The program also provides students with the professional IT skills needed to succeed in the industry, such as:
- Analytical Skills: Identifying the right tools to meet IT requirements.
- Communication Skills: Presenting IT solutions to various stakeholders. LSBU has a strong professional relationship with the British Computer Society and is recognized for full exemption from their professional examinations.
UK fee: £9250 International fee: £15900 Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.
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The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £9250 International fee: £15900 AOS/LSBU code: 5454 Session code: 1FS00 Possible fee changes The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent. Scholarships
