Overview

Almost every organisation today depends on technology that works reliably, securely and efficiently, making skilled IT professionals essential across virtually every sector. The BSc (Hons) Information Technology at the University of Hertfordshire covers the full breadth of computer science with a particular focus on applying technology to real business needs, from systems and data modelling to database design and user experience. Students study within a well-established computer science department with strong industry links, and have the option to gain Oracle DBA certification alongside a placement year or study abroad experience. The course suits students who want broad, practically grounded IT skills that keep career options genuinely open, with strong graduate outcomes and employer recognition.

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What You'll Learn

• Programming, computing platforms and the mathematical foundations of computer science

• The modelling and design of systems, data and databases

• Software development, requirements gathering and web application deployment

• Systems and network administration, including cloud computing

• Accessibility, usability and user experience design

• Computer systems security and information security management

• Project planning and teamwork through real, industry-style software projects

• An individual final-year project addressing a genuine information technology challenge

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to apply core computer science principles to design, build and manage information systems that meet real organisational needs. They will be equipped to work with databases, networks and cloud infrastructure, while considering the accessibility, security and user experience of the systems they create. Through team-based projects and an individual final-year project, students will develop strong technical, problem-solving and professional skills mirroring real IT practice. Graduates will leave with broad, industry-relevant expertise and BCS-accredited grounding in information technology, well prepared for a wide range of career paths across the IT industry, business, education and government.