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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Information technology (IT) is an integral part of our lives. Working with IT involves finding technological solutions to everyday communication needs - if you have a logical mind, enjoy problem solving and prefer working with people and packages (rather than programming) then the IT sector could be an ideal career for you.The skills developed on this degree are highly sought after by employers and will build a strong foundation for working in industry. You explore the complex body of knowledge relating to computer science at the current boundaries of research and development. You develop skills in project management, problem solving, rapid systems development, using specialist tools, working closely with users, and professional ethics and legal issues within IT. Successful students will merit relevant exemption from British Computer Society (BCS) professional examinations.
Top reasons to study this course1. Industry links: work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.2. British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership: get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorships programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.3. Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.4. State-of-the-art facilities: learn in industry-standard computing labs with specialist equipment used to undertake development projects and build innovative prototypes.5. Professional accreditation: This degree has been accredited by BCS (British Computer Society), The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute.
After the course: The combination of academic study and intensive practical work will prepare you for a variety of specialist roles in user support, systems analysis and systems development. Selected option paths could also lead to careers in network support or web design.
Application deadline
29 January
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University League Table
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Campus address
Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England
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Subject ranking
94th out of 117 3
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/ Max 227127 56%68th
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Graduate prospects
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