University of Westminster
Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)
University of Westminster

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) and other courses in at University of Westminster for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business Computing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £25000 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £30000 £18500 - £33500 £22500 - £42000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £29000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £28000 £19500 - £32000 £17500 - £40500

Course Description

Working in the world of information systems can be exciting and rewarding, as businesses become more and more reliant on information systems to support innovation, decision making and day-to-day operations. The creative use of information systems can transform organisations, and successful enterprises require hybrid managers and analysts who can evaluate and use the tools, gauge the risks and provide the key insights and sound direction for strategic business planning.

This course develops your understanding of the business challenges of an enterprise, and your ability to conceive and manage solutions which are increasingly ICT-dependent. You will integrate your skills of problem solving and information systems modelling with your knowledge of business processes and environments. You will be able to consult on, support or develop the technological platforms of an enterprise to achieve competitive advantage, building a career in roles ranging from systems developer to business manager.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Business Information Systems, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Modules

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster

56% Information Technology Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
7% Sales occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
3% Managers, directors and senior officials
3% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Engineering professionals
2% Teaching Professionals
2% Finance Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Computing

Qualification requirements

96 - 120 UCAS tariff points

96 to 120 UCAS Tariff points to include English grade 4 HL, Maths grade 4

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business Information Systems, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £14400 year 1
International £14400 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

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, 2024

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 Westminster in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Westminster

The University of Westminster is a publicly funded research university located in London, England. Beginning its existence as a polytechnic institute in 1838, it only became an officially recognized university much later, in 1992. Westminster’s primary campus can be found on Regent Street of central London, with its secondary campuses being in the districts of Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.

Student composition of University of Westminster

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
14650
postgraduates:
2925
Total:
17575
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Where is this programme taught

Cavendish Campus
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Main Site - 115 New Cavendish Street
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