Program Overview

Information Technology BSc(Hons)

The Information Technology BSc(Hons) course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their IT needs, and then design, produce, and operate computer-based information systems.

Overview

This course aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the principles of IT. Students will work with sophisticated software, becoming equipped with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design, and implement information systems.

Why Study Information Technology BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

During studies, students will gain a thorough grounding in the principles of IT. They will also work with sophisticated software, becoming equipped with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design, and implement information systems.

Course Details

• Year 1:
  • Introduction to Procedural Programming
  • Project 1
  • Computer Network Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Web Programming
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Introduction to Databases
• Year 2:
  • Management within an I.T. Environment
  • Applied Data Science
  • Team Project
  • Cyber Security
  • Web Development
  • User Experience Design
• Year 3 (optional placement year):
  • Systems Strategy
  • Information Architecture
  • Individual Project
• Option modules:
  • Software Architecture
  • Advanced Web Programming
  • Digital Campaigns and Communications
  • Advanced Analytics

Teaching and Assessment

Students will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Assessment is varied and includes primarily coursework, quizzes, in-class tests, presentations, and demonstrations.

Placements

This course offers an optional one-year work placement after Year 2. The Placement team supports students in finding suitable placement opportunities and assists with preparing CVs and interview techniques.

Career Support

The University's Careers and Employability Service offers professional help, support, and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions.

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees: The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students.
• Additional costs: Optional field trips may be offered to destinations in the UK, which students would need to pay for if they choose to attend.

Accreditations and Professional Links

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. BCS accreditation is awarded to courses that provide a solid foundation in computing.

Research Excellence

Research plays an important role in informing all teaching and learning activities. The University's researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives.

Student Support

The University offers support networks and services to help students get ahead in their studies and social life. This includes a guide to key terms, a student protection plan, and a formal exit strategy in case of course discontinuation.

Important Information

When enrolling as a student, study and time at the University will be governed by the terms and conditions, Handbook of Regulations, and associated policies. The University may make changes to courses due to reasons outside of its control, and students will be notified as soon as possible. A formal exit strategy will be followed in accordance with the student protection plan if a course is discontinued.