Bradford College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Modern organisations rely upon good information systems in order to survive in the global competitive business environment. This degree is for graduates who have an interest in business, information systems and management and want to pursue roles and drive digital transformation in organisations. You will learn contemporary approaches, study aspects of information systems, digital transformations, digital future, and strategic management. This course has been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners. You will learn how to plan, manage, and develop software whilst adopting an academic and rigorous approach which will support you throughout your career. You will learn how to critically evaluate computer systems and applied technologies, providing solutions to system problems based on sound analysis and design. Students completing the programme will have the knowledge, understanding and expertise to enter employment is various roles ranging from IT Consultancy, artificial intelligence, data analyst, business analysis, product owners (agile). It equips students with skills that are in high demand from industry for a career working with software information systems, information technology, building software to a specification to provide IT business solutions and help organisation with their digital transformation strategies and plans. A range of transferable skills including team working, communication, critical thinking, critical analysis, synthesis, presentation and problem-solving will prove vital when it comes to securing employment. The programme provides flexibility for graduates to be employed in a variety of areas in computing, for example, programmer, analyst, data scientist, web developer, IT business analysts, systems analyst, database administration and project management, IT Consultancy, Product Owners (Agile). We have a three-year programme for those who meet the UCAS points. We also have a four-year program which includes a foundation year for those who may not have achieved the required UCAS points.
Modules
Level 4 modules will include: Academic Studies Effective Software Engineering Principles Software Service Delivery Programming Database Design and Development Management of IT Level 5 modules will include: Application Development Business Systems Analysis Cloud Concept(AWS) Project Management Data Management Artificial Intelligence Level 6 modules will include: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Information Systems Security IT Consultancy Professional Development Final Year Project
Assessment method
Assessment is centred on the practical and professional skills required by the industry, and therefore you will be specifically focusing on deriving a solution to a specified problem through researching, analysing and evaluating the issue. This creates a workload which is primarily practical, but will be substantiated through written work such as reports and essays. Group work is also used to promote transferable skills where appropriate.
How to apply
25Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from those who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at Higher Education level. Some credit points may be built up through prior learning and experience.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £875 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £875 | Credit |
| Scotland | £875 | Credit |
| Wales | £875 | Credit |
Additional fee information
The course fees for a Part-time HND is £875 per 20 credits.
Bradford College is committed to delivering quality, affordable degrees. We work hard to cut the cost and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The tuition fee rate per year is fixed for the duration of the course providing there is no break in study.
You will not be asked to pay these fees up front, as you should be eligible for loans to cover the tuition fees and assist with living expenses from Student Finance England. However, please ensure that you have made your application and secured funding for your course prior to registration.
Provider information
Bradford College
Great Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1AY