Course summary

Overview Why study BSc Information Technology with us? This course enables you gain access cutting-edge internetworking labs equipped with Cisco units, blade servers, and advanced simulation software. Our focus on practical skills, combined with theoretical knowledge, prepares you for diverse IT career paths. Engage with industry-relevant equipment and software, ensuring you meet employer expectations. Benefit from remote access features and gain a competitive edge in the IT support sector, IT project development, and more. Join a community where past graduates secured roles at prestigious companies like KPMG, IBM, and TalkTalk. What will you learn? You'll learn to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Our modern labs provide access to advanced equipment, component kits, and a variety of software. Learning is diverse, combining lab work, group projects, and individual assignments, including web and IT system design. Our dedicated academic staff, well-connected in the IT industry, foster practical application of knowledge through external events and specialization opportunities. Additionally, you can opt for a paid placement year, enhancing your career prospects. How do we support your career development? We ensure your success by offering personalized support from academic staff with strong industry links. Engage in external events to apply knowledge practically and boost employability. Opt for a paid placement year to apply your skills in the IT industry and enhance career prospects. The course emphasizes transferable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. Meet potential employers at career events and access state-of-the-art internetworking labs for hands-on experience. Graduates can undertake a 12-month work experience placement and even extend studies for an MComp qualification, opening doors to senior roles and Ph.D. opportunities. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/