Information Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Information Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Information Systems.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Information Systems
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 | £23500 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25500 | £17000 - £27500 | £19500 - £33500 |
All Information Systems courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Information Systems
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26737 | £24976 | £29266 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23032 - £31063 | £18312 - £32475 | £21197 - £39777 |
All Information Systems courses in the UK
Course Description
Study for a degree in Information Technology (IT) and you could embark on a career in computer-based technologies, integrating communications with computer networks to benefit organisations in the public or private sector.
Throughout this IT degree, you’ll be supported by our team to develop your creativity and imagination, with our aim being to help you pursue a career within IT. This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to help organisations identify their IT needs, and then design, produce, and operate computer-based information systems.
You’ll gain a thorough grounding in the principles of IT, and 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 University of Huddersfield?
We work closely with the IT industry, helping you jumpstart your career via a placement year, developing your experience and building your contacts, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to put what you have learned into practice.
Undertaking a placement in industry in your third year can help you stand out to graduate employers and give you experience and confidence when applying for future roles.
If you’re interested in information technology – and potentially exploring topics such as computing, computer science, software development, programming, databases and more – this course could help you step with confidence into a rewarding post-university IT career. Previous graduates in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT, and Amazon UK†
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies
Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, enrolment onto this course will help you on your way to registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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 Information Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 50% | Caring personal services |
| 30% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Information Technology BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | year 1 |
| International | £17600 | year 1 |
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #501
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computing and Information Technology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
