Undergraduate Degree Courses - BSc Information Technology


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2010 Computing Brochure
UCAS code G500
Industrial placements Yes
Study abroad European: Yes
International: Yes
Delivery options Full time
Typical offer

2010 Entry        
A-level students - AAB at A-level and GCSE Mathematics at grade B or above.
Advanced Diploma students - Engineering or IT Diploma grade A plus evidence of a significant elemetn of Mathematics studied as part of the Diploma.
Although the typical offers are expressed in terms of A levels and Advanced Diplomas we do welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative qualifications.

English language requirements A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level, for example IELTS 6.0 or equivalent and no less than 5.5 in each part.
Course Fees Fees for 2010/11 are:

Home/EU: £3,290.00
Overseas: £14,200.00

About the course

Key themes in this degree include project management, design, evaluation and distributed applications. Case studies will show practical uses for the School’s research strengths. Topics include:

  • Ensuring system usability
  • Data security and business continuity
  • Simulation of the real world

The course can be extended to four years incorporating an industrial placement or study abroad.

Find out more about the course modules .

Typical careers

Graduates in computing disciplines from the University of Leeds have always had excellent job prospects. With the continued, rapid growth of hardware and software technologies, their allied industries, and widespread application, the demand for our graduates is set to continue for the foreseeable future. We have close links with companies such as IBM, Accenture and Hewlett Packard, and employers ranging from small/medium enterprises to large multi-nationals consistently target our graduates. Recent graduates from the School have been employed in many types of organisations across a range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, finance, public authorities and consultancies. Recent employers include Fujitsu, Halifax Financial Services, Accenture, Euro Direct, NHS, GCHQ, Stock Exchange, Aquilic Technology, Vodafone, Citibank, Allied Irish Bank, IBM, Citrix, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Rockliff, Visualfiles, Eurotel, Norwich Union, Orange, BAE Systems, SCEE Computer Games, GE Capital, Nokia and Morgan Stanley.

Further information and how to apply

Please contact the Undergraduate admissions team:

All undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS

This course is part of the School of Computing