This course will enable you to develop a broad, industry-relevant understanding of information systems, with opportunities to specialise in your individual areas of interest.
Throughout the programme, students will build the skills and knowledge needed to operate as professionals in the field of information systems. During your studies, you will benefit from insight from DMU’s internationally-renowned research institutes, with ethics and the impact of computing and technology embedded within the modules.
Professionalism within an industry context is emphasized thr...
This course will enable you to develop a broad, industry-relevant understanding of information systems, with opportunities to specialise in your individual areas of interest.<br/><br/>Throughout the programme, students will build the skills and knowledge needed to operate as professionals in the field of information systems. During your studies, you will benefit from insight from DMU’s internationally-renowned research institutes, with ethics and the impact of computing and technology embedded within the modules. <br/><br/>Professionalism within an industry context is emphasized throughout, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students are exposed to industry-standard concepts, tools and technologies and explore fundamental underlying principles. Our teaching staff contribute to the field either through internationally-recognised research or industrial consultancy, and many are members of centres that pioneer cutting-edge research.<br/><br/>On graduating from this course, our students are equipped with the skills needed for successful careers in industry or academia, as competent and independent lifelong learners. The programme will prepare you for careers in fields such as business information systems, intelligence analyst and developer roles, data and systems analysis and design, system, security, project and knowledge management and business consultancy.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>- The course is delivered to enable you to gain industry-relevant skills and benefit from a programme that develops both technical and soft skills, as well as preferred placement opportunities in industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from our computing experience built over more than 50 years, a long-standing history allowing you to draw on a wealth of research and academic expertise. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.<br/><br/><br/>- Within the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, which lists the top 500 institutions in the world per subject, DMU was ranked within the 151-200 block of top universities in Computer Science. DMU is within the top 25 per cent of all UK universities for Computer Science – including subjects such as Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Previous students have benefited from placements at leading organisations including Faurecia, HP, Microsoft, Intel Corporation, E.ON, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Leicester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
IN21
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 from at least two A-levels or equivalent. Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Access to HE DiplomaPass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma T LevelM |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |