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Information Technology Management (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS

Coventry University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Information Technology Management (with foundation year)

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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19Nov
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Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus. Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. Learn to manage IT systems, develop the digital leadership skills needed to support innovation and deliver effective solutions and solve real-world problems by blending technology and business. This course covers a range of digital technology content including fundamental software engineering and data storage concepts, the theory behind how networks operate, devices communicate and how such networks should be designed. It also covers information technology in business and the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills required to solve relevant problems. If you're looking to combine technical expertise with strategic management skills, then this course could be for you. It includes industry-relevant learning, hands-on projects and global perspectives to prepare you for roles in the digital economy.

  • Business-IT integration: combines strategic management with technical skills like data analytics and cloud computing.
  • Research-led learning: learn from experts through research-informed teaching, tackling real-world challenges in emerging technologies and digital business strategies.
  • Career pathways: develop skills and knowledge that can help you work towards roles such as IT consultant, project manager, data engineer or business analyst.
Why you should study this course
  • Industry-relevant skills: gain hands-on experience with modules in cloud computing, data analytics, and IT consultancy, ensuring you graduate with skills employers need.
  • Professional opportunities: the option of a professional placement year that can provide you with invaluable experience and potential opportunities for networking events to further enhance your employability.
  • Practical experience: work on live projects and case studies, developing solutions for real business problems while building a professional portfolio.
  • Global career opportunities: you may have the opportunity to build industry connections and gain exposure to international perspectives, which could help you stand out when applying for graduate roles.
  • Modern facilities: you will have the opportunity to use specialist labs (virtualisation, cloud computing, and programming) and industry-standard software.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Modules

Foundation Year The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study. Foundation Year Modules

  • Fundamental Pure Mathematics
  • Software and Databases
  • Networking and Communications
  • Information Technology in Business
Year One This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses Computer Science MSc/BSci (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc/BSci (Hons) Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Modules The Web and Human Centred Programming Programming and AI Computer Systems Programming and Software Development Year Two Enterprise and System Cloud Computing Digital Business and Strategic Management Cyber Security Management and IT Governance Operational Research and Simulation Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Your final year of study builds on the advanced topics which were previously explored, while allowing you to decide for yourself which areas you wish to specialise in as you finish your degree. In addition, this year includes your major project, where you bring everything you have learned to bear upon a specific challenge related to information technology management, and devise your own solution. Modules IT Service Management and Digital Transformation IT Project Management Data Science and AI Management Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

The foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual assignments. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories Posters The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Information Technology Management (with foundation year) at Coventry University - UCAS