Information Technology (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

Throughout this Information Technology (Hons) degree offered at the University of Huddersfield, you’ll be supported by our team to develop your creativity and imagination, with our aim being to help you pursue a career within IT.

Key Facts

Studying IT doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of information technology. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Information Technology courses are Project Coordinators, Systems Engineers, IT support Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers and Network Engineers.*

Why study Information Technology BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

During your studies you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the principles of IT. You’ll also work with sophisticated software, becoming equipped with the knowledge and skills required to help organisations specify, design, and implement information systems.

On the course, you’ll explore topics including storing, manipulating, and analysing data, developing web and database-enabled applications, and focus on contemporary theory in modelling and interface design.

We work closely with the IT industry, helping you jumpstart your career via a placement year, developing your experience and building your contacts, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to put what you have learned to the test. Undertaking a placement in industry in your third year can help you stand out to graduate employers and give you experience and confidence when applying for future roles.