University Overview
UWE Bristol
At UWE Bristol we empower you to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as you. To choose a passion that gives you purpose. To choose a community that leads the way, encouraging you to question everything, and to become the best you can be.
UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s largest universities with over 30,000 students studying in Bristol or at our overseas partner universities. As an ambitious, supportive university, UWE Bristol work with their industry partners to identify skills shortages, and develop courses that meet industry needs and provide fantastic career opportunities for their students. And the results speak for themselves – UWE Bristol is ranked the 24th in the UK according to Guardian University Guide 2023, ranks 116th in Times Higher Education (THE) Young University World Rankings 2022, 2nd in Education courses (2021), 7th in Architecture (2023), 14th in Graphic Design (2023), 22nd in Fine Art (2023), and 36th in Electronic & Electrical courses (2023) in the Guardian University Guide. Plus, it ranks 6th in Building courses in the Complete University Guide 2023.
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 Features
Essential skills at work
This programme helps you to develop vital professional skills across a wide spectrum in the IT industry, including web applications, mobile apps, big data, and artificial intelligence. Through this programme, you will master the skills in employing the state-of-the-art development tools and frameworks widely adopted by the IT industry, as well as building the solid theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to be an outstanding practitioner in the rapidly evolving IT industry.
High achievements
11% outstanding students of this programme awarded Government Scholarship in 2022.
Employable graduates
91% graduates in 2021 (FT) were employed within 6 months upon graduation.
Programme Strusture
Modules^
Information Technology Project
Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z121731)
Advanced Topics in Web Development 1
Advanced Topics in Web Development 2 (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z12174A)
Security Management in Practice (CEF Module) (CEF code: 34Z121723)
Mobile Applications
Mobile Networks
Usability and Interaction Design
Cryptography
Big Data Analytics
^Under review and subject to change
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 Framework (QF Level 5).
Assessment
Coursework assignment, presentation, examination and project.
Entry Requirements
Holders of a Higher Diploma (HD) / Associate Degree (AD) / equivalent qualification in computing or IT related subject areas
English Proficiency Requirements
- Applicants holding post-secondary qualifications (e.g. Higher Diploma, Associate Degree) taught and assessed in English from recognised institutions;
OR
- At least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component, or an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Enquiries
Registration No. : 252070. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
