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Information Technology

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Course summary

The demand for high level computing skills has never been bigger, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This course covers both the theory and the practical application of computing systems, all taught in a location at the heart of London’s fast-growing tech industry. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas you like and the skills to pursue your passions, whether you’re interested in computer engineering, big data and business intelligence, collaborative computing or devices and sensors. The course is based upon the internationally recognised Association of Computing Machinery recommendations for Computer Science curriculum guidelines.

Modules

Year 1
• Fundamentals of computer science
• Professional practice
• Discrete mathematics
• Requirements Analysis and UCD
• Fundamentals of Software Development
• Software Development
Year 2
• Analysis and Design
• Big Data and Database Systems
• Information Systems
• System Administration
• Application Development
• Web Technologies
• Sandwich year
Year 3
Optional placement year
Year 4
• Honours computer science project
• Systems and cyber security
And an option from:
• ICT Project Management in Practice
• Innovation and Enterprise
Plus one option from:
• Data Mining and Big Data Analytics
• Content Management and Development Frameworks
And a final option from:
• Smart internet technologies
• AR/VR technologies

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
G407
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

International applicants

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants:
IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or
TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or
Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level

112 UCAS points from A-levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

112 UCAS points from BTEC

Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS points from Access to HE Diploma

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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