Business Information Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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 Business Computing at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Computing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Business Computing courses of University of Kent
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Computing 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 | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £32000 | £37500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £36000 | £26500 - £41000 | £28000 - £52500 |
All Computing courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26112 | £29000 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23061 - £30112 | £19500 - £32000 | £17500 - £40500 |
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Course Description
Business increasingly takes place in digital spaces. This degree gives you the skills you need to apply computing knowledge to areas typically found in business such as e-commerce, information systems and computer consultancy.
Reasons to study BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology at Kent
- You’ll complete the course with the skills to enter a wide range of careers such as computer consultancy, e-commerce and software engineering
- Take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it
- This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- You’re taught by specialist lecturers in the School of Computing and Kent Business School
- Spend time in our dedicated makerspace, The Shed. You’ll have access to 3D printers, development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more!
Course details
First and second years: You’ll learn a combination of business and software technology, giving you the ability to operate confidently in the business world. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus in areas that you want to explore in more depth for your chosen career path.
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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 University of Kent
50% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Computing
All Business Computing courses of University of Kent
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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 Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #44
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business Information Technology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Business Information Technology (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology including Professional Experience BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20800 | 152 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 114 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 114 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 76% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 148 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Business Information Technology with a year in Industry BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 76% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 148 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Business and Digital Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | - | £15860 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Business and Digital Technology BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)