Program Overview

Information Systems (Top-up) (Online Distance Learning) BSc Honours

Course Overview

This one-year course is ideal for students who can work remotely but are looking to gain an excellent understanding of information systems alongside the skills required to succeed in the design, analysis, development, and management of IT.

Why Choose Middlesex University for Computing courses?

We have 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers.

What You Will Gain

You will develop competencies for specifying, designing and constructing effective implementation strategies for computer-based systems consistent with a range of business needs. You will also develop the ability to form effective dialogue with various stakeholders (a range of audiences) in electronic as well as written and oral forms for effective dialogue with various stakeholders.

What You Will Learn

The information systems course includes a range of practical and development exercises to give you confidence in applying what you’ve learned. You’ll work on projects like learning and data analytics, using data collected as part of the department’s various projects. You’ll get the chance to attend workshops by Information La and learn about data visualisation with Tableau.

Modules

• Interactive Design and User Ex (30 credits) The module aims to introduce the theories and methods associated with user-centred design, providing theories and models of the way users think and work that have impact on user interface design.
• Information Systems Development (30 credits) This module aims to introduce the major Software Engineering Methodologies that underpin Information System Development (ISD) and to examine critically issues related to their application in commercial and organisational contexts.
• IS Planning and Management (30 credits) This module aims to provide you with knowledge and skills relevant to the management and planning of Information Systems within modern organisations in Industry.
• Web, Mobile and Cloud Computing (30 credits) This module investigates three modern technological enablers of BIS: Web Services, Mobile Applications and Cloud Computing.

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.

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
• Information systems manager

Graduate Employers

Graduates can progress into careers in organisations such as:

• 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

Entry Requirements

We welcome students from all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home.

Qualifications

If you have previously studied a relevant higher national diploma (HND) in Computer Science (or similar subject) you may be eligible for this course. International students are encouraged to apply directly via our Online Application Portal.

For entry onto this Level 6 (year 3) course, we consider the following qualifications:

• 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 2026/27 academic year:

All students

Full-time students: £6,600

Additional costs

The following study tools are included in your fees:

• Free access to everything on your reading list
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

The following course-related costs are not included in the fees, and you will need to budget for these:

• Computer and reliable internet connection.

Scholarships and bursaries

To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:

• 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.