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Information Technology Degree Pathway
Information Technology (top up) BSC (Hons) Undergraduate Degree
Level 6
Cheltenham
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Information Technology BSC (Hons) degree – Three-year programme
The level 6 BSc in Information Technology will prepare you for your next steps in a career within computing and IT. You will develop up to date computing skills and knowledge that are relevant to Industry employment and development including skills necessary to collate information, define, design and build or select the most appropriate IT solutions and develop a deeper understanding of how those solutions apply to professional contexts.
Year 1 HNC
What will I study?
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design and Development
- Security
- Managing a successful computing project
Year 2 HND
What will I study?
- Computing Research Project and Networking (Core)
- Business Intelligence (Core)
- Cryptography (Security Pathway)
- Forensics (Security Pathway)
- Information Security Management (Security Pathway)
And 2 optional from
- Network Security
- Internet of Things
- Cloud Computing
- Emerging Technologies
Year 3 UWE Bristol BSc (Hons) Information Technology
Top up your IT or computing foundation degree (or equivalent qualification) into an honour’s degree on this one-year UWE Bristol course, taught in our new £3m Advanced Digital Academy (ADA) in Cheltenham.
Whether you want to work in cyber security, forensics, systems or database analysis, programming, software engineering, network or web administration, e-commerce or management consultancy and training, this Level 6 BSc(Hons) in Information Technology will prepare you for a successful career in this exciting and growing industry.
Details of the course can be viewed on the UWE Bristol website.
You will develop vital professional and personal skills in programming, security, the web, forensics and business. You’ll apply what you learn to a computing project or information systems dissertation, and gain insight into the industry through presentations from visiting professionals
Details of the course can be viewed on the UWE Bristol website.
Study Facilities
Our brand new £3m Advanced Digital Academy (ADA) will help you develop practical skills and bring ideas to life. Create and test software in Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems on our dedicated servers. Collaborate with classmates and develop strategies and presentations in our well-equipped studios, designed to reflect a professional environment.
Please note that applications for the Level 6 BSc in Information Technology will be made directly to UWE Bristol through UCAS. If you have any queries about the application process, please contact our Admissions Team on 0345 155 2020 or email applications@gloscol.ac.uk
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Course Entry Point: Year 1 (Gloucestershire College) Typical offers
- 48 UCAS tariff points
- A levels at grade DD
- BTEC National at grade PPP
- T Level at grade P (D or E)
- Access to Higher Education at grade P45
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Entry Point: Year 2 (Direct Entry) (Gloucestershire College) Typical offers
- Higher National Certificate PASS (120 Credits) in a comparable and relevant subject
- GCSE Maths and English Requirements: To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above or have comparable/equivalent qualifications
- English Language Requirements: If English isn’t an applicant's first language they will be required to have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 across all components. The College also accepts a range of international English qualifications and English language tests that demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency
- Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements
- Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion
- All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
Course Entry Point: Year 3 (Direct Entry) (University of the West of England - UWE Bristol) Typical Offers
- GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs
- English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no component below 5.5 OR overall score of 6.0 with no more than one component at 5.5 (or approved equivalent*)
- The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit http://uwe.ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements
- Specific subjects: FdSc or HND in Computer Studies, Information Systems, Information Technology, Internet Technology or equivalent. You need an average of two-thirds Merits in your Final year. Entry Requirements Applicants are required to have an HND or Foundation Degree in Computer Studies, Information Systems or Information Technology (or similar), with an average of two thirds Merits in Final year
- For further information: UWE Course Page: Information Technology - BSc(Hons) - UWE Bristol: Courses.
UCAS Course Page: Information Technology (Top-up) at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS.
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There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.
We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.
A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.
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