Course summary
The foundation of your future There’s more than one way into a successful computing career. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree course, but have the experience, maturity and determination to work in the sector, then this course is for you. This foundation year isn’t a freestanding degree - but it’s the perfect preparation for one. Think of it as the first year in a four-year period of studying that will lead to a Information Technology undergraduate degree programme at LSBU (upon successful completion of the foundation year).
Modules
Foundation Year • Technology and Environment • Communicating Ideas • Numeracy and Laboratory Practice • Data in Action: Modelling and Analysis • Project Management • Project Based Learning Year 1 • Fundamentals of computer science • Professional practice • Discrete mathematics • Requirements Analysis and UCD • Fundamentals of Software Development • Software Development Year 2 • Analysis and Design This module explores the techniques for systems analysis and design, divided mainly into four areas: traditional methodologies & techniques, agile methodologies & techniques, professional and ethical practice and standards, finally professionally recognised project management techniques.This module provides a theoretical understanding of, and practical competence in, the techniques of information systems analysis and design. • Big Data and Database Systems • Information Systems • System Administration • Application Development • Web Technologies Sandwich year • Optional placement year Year 3/4 • Honours computer science project • Systems and cyber security And an option from: • ICT Project Management in Practice • Innovation and Enterprise Plus one option from: • Data Mining and Big Data Analytics • Content Management and Development Frameworks And a final option from: • Smart internet technologies • AR/VR technologies
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
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:
- Year 1
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 59 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 59)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA