Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours
Course Overview
Gain skills the IT industry is looking for with our top-up degree, tailored for international students wishing to add to an existing HND or foundation degree.
Why Choose Middlesex University for Computing courses?
- Update your IT expertise
- Excellent career connections
- International expert access
About Your Course
The course teaches decision making and strategic planning skills for effective use of information technology, and the appropriate use of key implementation strategies for computer-based systems consistent with a range of business needs.
Modules
- Interactive Design and User Ex (30 credits)
- Information Systems Development (30 credits)
- IS Planning and Management (30 credits)
- Web, Mobile and Cloud Computing (30 credits)
Teaching and Learning
This course is an online distance learning programme, so all teaching and learning is done online. Your lectures will be pre-recorded for asynchronous online delivery. Your seminars, labs and workshops will be delivered online synchronously.
Teaching Methods
- On-campus seminars, workshops and computer lab-based sessions
- Guided reading of textbooks, academic journals, case studies and company and industry documents
Assessments
This course is based on 100% coursework.
Facilities and Support
Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day.
Careers
Our degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Graduate Job Roles
- IT project manager
- Systems designer
- User Experience (UX) architect
- Systems developer
- IT systems/business analyst
Transferable Skills
- Teamwork and leadership
- Business analysis
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Systems analysis and design
- Information systems development
- Project management
- Analytical and bug-fixing practice
- Communication skills
Entry Requirements
- 240 Credits (120 at level 4 and 120 at level 5) or equivalent taken within 5 years
- 120 ECTS credits
- FdA and FdSc
- HND
- DipHE
Fees and Funding
The fees below are for the 2025/26 academic year:
All Students
- Full-time students: £6,600
Additional Costs
- Computer and reliable internet connection
Scholarships and Bursaries
- MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
- Regional or International Merit Awards which reward International students with up to £2,000 towards course fees
- Our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.
Program Outline
Degree Overview: Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours
Overview:
This one-year top-up course is designed for international students with an existing HND or foundation degree who want to deepen their understanding of information systems.
Key features
- Online distance learning format.
- Focuses on developing key IT skills and concepts, including software development, user-centered design, and platform design.
- Taught by experts with industry experience.
- Opportunity to pursue postgraduate research after completion.
Objectives:
- Equip students with skills and knowledge relevant to designing, analysing, developing, and managing computer-based systems.
- Enhance communication, organisation, teamwork, application, and other essential skills.
- Train students in project management skills across all stages, including analysis, planning, execution, improvement and control.
- Refine numeracy and computational skills through practical exercises.
- Develop academic writing skills through report writing and coursework documentation.
- Prepare students for various IT roles like systems designer/developer, IT project manager, user experience architect, and more.
- Offer opportunities for continuous learning through postgraduate research.
Outline:
Structure and Format:
- One-year program delivered through online distance learning.
- Lectures are pre-recorded for asynchronous study.
- Live, online seminars, labs, and workshops.
Module Outline:
The program consists of four core modules, each worth 30 credits:
Interactive Design and User Ex
Introduces user-centered design theories and principles, including user interface design and cognitive processes. This module includes web design fundamentals, security, mobile app development with SDKs and IDEs, cloud implementation and deployment, and management issues.
Assessment:
The program uses 100% coursework-based assessment.
This includes written assessments, essays, reports, practical sessions, presentations, and group work. Regular feedback is provided throughout the course.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Pre-recorded asynchronous lectures.
- Live online seminars, labs, and workshops.
Faculty:
- 24-hour free laptop loan program with full software access.
- Free printing and Wi-Fi on campus.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- IT project manager.
- Systems designer.
- User Experience (UX) architect.
- Systems developer.
- IT systems/business analyst.
Graduate Employers:
- RS2
- Citadel Insurance
- VT
- KPMG
- Ingenyx
- CCBill
- ANT 1TV
- Dreamwork Healthcare
- NHS
- Dragonwind
- Bank of Valetta
- Malta Environment & Planning
- Brighthouse
- 5FK
- OPTA
- Multinational School
- Ictek
- ITP Publishing
- Leapfrog
Transferable Skills:
- Teamwork and leadership.
- Business analysis.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Systems analysis and design.
- Information systems development.
- Project management.
- Analytical and bug-fixing practice.
- Communication skills.
Employability Support:
- MDXworks program provides placements, networking opportunities, and access to over 1000 industry links and major London employers.
Other:
- Designed for a global student audience with over 122 nationalities represented.
- Flexible online format allows students to work while they study.
- Access to MDX Student Starter Kit with up to £1,000 of goods including laptops or iPads.
- Free LinkedIn Learning access for professional development.
- Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and collaboration through industry partnerships.
