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Information Technology

Businesses, organisations and individuals across a spectrum of sectors and fields rely on complex computer systems to carry out their day-to-day needs and tasks. As these demands become more ambitious, there is a growing need for individuals to interpret these systems, understanding what a business needs and translating these into applicable systems. With a qualification in information systems, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of how to build such large-scale information systems to prepare you for a career where you can transition across multiple areas.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Information Technology

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Surrey
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
University College London (UCL)
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) 79,500 applications for approx 7,400 places
Really broad ranging everything from single honours degrees, to combined degrees to UCL’s take on Liberal Arts the BASC programme
UWE Bristol
UK
City Campus, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Less Selective (>75% admitted). Certain courses are more competitive and therefore will be more selective.
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University of Warwick
UK
Suburban Campus - all our facilities are on site including student accommodation
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Warwick have single and joint degree courses available with a focus on Interdisciplinarity
University of Westminster
UK
City
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (Media, Fashion, Architecture, Arts), Less Selective
Single subject focus
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc
Business Information Technology
BA/BSc
Information Management
BSc
Business Informatics
BSc
Computer Networks
BSc
Business Computing
BSc
Business Information Systems
BA/BSc
Health Information Management
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Useful Skills

Idea Visualisation
Programming / Coding
ICT
Note Taking
Analytical
Data Manipulation
Organisation
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Speaking (Verbal Communication)
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