Business Information Technology BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Information Systems at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Information Systems.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Information Systems courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Information Systems at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28500 | £30000 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £33000 | £22500 - £40000 | £27000 - £47000 |
All Computing courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26737 | £25797 | £30286 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23032 - £31063 | £19211 - £33761 | £22191 - £41184 |
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Course Description
In choosing to study this Business Information Technology degree you'll be immersing yourself in how professionals manipulate technology to answer business problems. With exposure to the key building blocks for business efficiency that includes Systems Analysis, Database Applications, Business Environment, E-Commerce and E-Business systems, Web Programming and Web Tools, you'll quickly learn how to analyse business requirements and translate them into effective business systems. On successful completion of the Business Information Technology degree, you'll have amassed the range of core and essential skills and capabilities sought by employers of this discipline.
You will have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers. Employability is at the heart of this degree and you will be taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences.
This three-year scheme includes an introduction to programming, business environment and web development. You will then progress to discover data modelling, web design, E-commerce and applied graphics to name a few fields. Our enthusiastic staff will teach you through the medium of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and individual or group based project work.
Employability skills are the core values of our degree. As part of your degree, you will be required to take part in a residential weekend where you and other students will have work in teams to solve problems. This activity will encourage and improve your skills in communication, analysis, time management, independent and group-based working, organisation, implementation, research and technical skills. All these skills are essential and highly valued by employers in the industry.
Students wishing to undertake work experience that may enhance your career prospects are encouraged to consider our sister course G501, this course is identical to G500, however, you will have an additional year to gain some valuable work experience in the related industry.
Our degree which is made up of a wide range of interesting modules prepares you for a variety of careers in fields such as communications and networking, web development, IT consultancy and management, systems analysis and development, computer sales and marketing and even education. The skills which will be acquired from this course are highly sought after by employers in computer science-related industries.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
| 60% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 55 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 55 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Business Information Technology BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £18830 | year 1 |
| International | £18830 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
G500
University Rankings
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About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.
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Business Information Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 114 | Birmingham |
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Business Information Technology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 55% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22700 | 148 | Canterbury |
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Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth |
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Business Information Technology (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth |
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Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 86% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 114 | Birmingham |
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Business Information Technology (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth |
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Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 54% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22700 | 148 | Canterbury |
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Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 69% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20800 | 152 | Belfast |
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Business and Digital Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | - | £15860 | - | Sheffield |
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FAQ about Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) Aberystwyth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28500 15 months after graduation, £30000 3 years after graduation and £34500 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (60%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Finance Professionals (10%), Conservation and environment professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Aberystwyth University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 139 which is among the
Percentile among all Business Information Technology students in the UK.