BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

You should have 160 UCAS points including a minimum of 140 UCAS points from at least 2 A’ level awards or Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For entry on to PhD programmes you will need a score of:

IELTS 7.0 or

TOEFL 650 or

IBT 115

Pearson PTE Academic 68

Industry, commerce and public services require organisational structures to support their business functions. During this course you will gain a detailed insight into the information needs of organisations and how these needs can be met through the development or acquisition of business applications and the technology required to implement and operate them.

You will examine the impact of information systems on individuals, organisations and wider society. You will learn how to analyse the concepts of organisational change, justification, evaluation and change management, and how these methods impact on an organisation.

The development of information systems and their implementation in business presents the need for consultancy knowledge and skills. These centre on the ability to analyse business situations and problems, develop enterprising solutions, then ‘sell’ them effectively within the organisation.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your consultancy skills and to practice these in a supportive learning environment.

You will be offered the opportunity to undertake a placement year, where you gain invaluable experience in the workplace, before returning to complete your final year. Many students have found this to be a real asset when it comes to finding a job after graduation.