University Overview
UWE Bristol
UWE Bristol is a thriving, modern university, with an excellent reputation for its well respected degrees and graduate employability. The University ranks 11th in “Building and Town and Country Planning” in The Guardian University Guide 2021.
UWE Bristol is home to over 30,000 students from over 160 countries, studying both in the UK and with overseas partners. The University’s inspiring courses and teaching commitment have led to its consistently high level of performance in many UK higher education rankings. This includes 21st place out of 121 UK institutions in The Guardian University Guide 2021, a Gold rating in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework and 2nd in England* in the National Student Survey 2020 for overall student satisfaction.
The University’s outstanding research is making a real impact on society too, from developing robotic tools to improving air quality, UWE Bristol is changing lives for the better.
UWE Bristol provides students with everything they need from experienced and well-connected academics along to fantastic support services. Everything is there so they can make it happen and get the career they want.
*excluding specialist Higher Education Institutions.
Programme Introduction
Information Technology is integral to our lives. This programme develops you with the vital professional skills in programming, security, the web, forensics and business. It will enable you to deploy relevant competencies and knowledge in the computer-based information systems which will be essential in the changing technological, business, and social environment.
Programme Strusture
Students will take 7 modules with 120 credits in total. The programme structure is as follows:
| Module |
Credits |
CEF Code^ |
| Information Technology Project |
30 |
|
| Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media |
15 |
34Z121731 |
| Advanced Topics in Web Development |
15 |
34Z12174A |
| Security Management in Practice |
15 |
|
| Advanced Topics in Web Development 2 |
15 |
34Z121723 |
PLUS 60 credits selected from:
| Modules |
Credits |
CEF Codes^ |
| Mobile Applications |
15 |
|
| Mobile Networks |
15 |
|
| Usability and Interaction Design |
15 |
|
| Cryptography |
15 |
|
| Big Data Analytics |
15 |
|
^ For part-time mode only
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (BSc (Hons) Information Technology) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications (QF Level 5).
Assessment
Coursework assignment, presentation, examination and project.
Entry Requirements
HD / AD in computing or IT related subject or equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency Requirements
All candidates must hold at least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component or an overall IELTS score of 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
(Holders of a VTC HD are considered to have met the English proficiency requirements.)
