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Course summary

Our computing degree specialising in information systems provides the skills for jobs in business analytics, web design, systems development and programming. This course examines in depth how computer systems are designed and developed. You'll have the opportunity to use different hardware and software and gain a variety of useful skills for your future career. A pathway in information systems helps you understand how systems development can transform data into useful outputs for an interface or for decision-making in large organisations. Our computing courses are designed with industry support to meet the needs of employers. You'll emerge with the skills you need for a broad range of jobs in computing, data analysis, web design and development. What you should know about this course

  • The degree encompasses a theoretical understanding and practical experience of designing, constructing and modifying a wide range of systems.
  • Learn how to organise and analyse data with this degree which'll allow you to explore a variety of hardware and software.
  • Specialist endorsement degrees will help you build a career within your chosen area, and gain the valuable skills employers are looking for.
  • By undertaking a work placement, you'll discover what it takes to pursue a role within information systems security and IT management.
  • The University of Greenwich has a long-standing relationship with the British Computer Society (BCS), which accredits our computing degree programmes. As this programme was extensively updated in 2019, it has a current designation of Initial Full Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) accreditation for the 2019 intake. The accreditation status is expected to be confirmed in autumn 2022 after the first cohort of students graduate. Students will be kept updated on the status of this, in the very unlikely event that this does not progress as expected the university will support students with individual BCS membership applications at the point of graduation.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

On this course, students are assessed by take-home exams, coursework and practice assessments on campus where required. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G411
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Campus code:
G

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers.


English language requirements

For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
81%
Student satisfaction
59%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
77%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
EU £15100 Year 1
International £15100 Year 1

Additional fee information

These fees were set for the 2022/23 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2023/24 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance
Computing (Information Systems) at University of Greenwich - UCAS