Program Overview

Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

The Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons) is a year-long course designed for those who have completed at least two years of university or higher education in a related subject. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Information Technology courses are Project Coordinators, Systems Engineers, IT support Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Network Engineers.

Why study Information Technology (Top-up) BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

Working with sophisticated software, this course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design, and implement information systems. Students will be guided by the team to develop their creativity and imagination, with the aim of helping them pursue a career within IT. Students have the opportunity to choose from several option modules, thereby tailoring the subject to their individual interests within Information Technology.

Key Information

• Entry requirements: Normally one of the following:
  • An HND/FdSc qualification in Computing
  • A Dip HE in a related subject area
  • A non-honours degree in a related subject area
• Start dates: 22 September 2025
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Places available (subject to change): 20

Course Detail

• Core modules:
  • Systems Strategy
  • Information Architecture
  • Individual Project
• Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include:
  • 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.

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - full-time: The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students (subject to parliamentary approval).

Career Support

The University of Huddersfield offers professional help, support, and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions. The Careers and Employability Service is available to help students focus on life after graduation and achieve their ambitions.

Research Excellence

Research plays an important role in informing all teaching and learning activities. The University's aim is to research and develop new methods and technology in computer science that will have a real impact on global grand challenges in areas such as transport, health, security, and energy.

Student Support

The University of Huddersfield provides support networks and services to help students get ahead in their studies and social life. This includes personalized guidance, support to assist with transferring to another university if needed, and an exit strategy in case of discontinuation or suspension of a course.

Accreditations & Professional Links

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, database administrator, web developer, and more, in organizations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, and BT. The University has many options available for postgraduate study and research that may interest students.