Overview

The Information Technology (Hons) programme offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University emphasises theory and software engineering focuses on development, this course gives you the expertise to build, manage and secure the systems, platforms and networks that businesses rely on every day.

Key Facts

You will learn to build, secure and automate the digital infrastructure that underpins modern organisations. Core areas include cloud deployment, DevOps and cybersecurity, giving you the practical, in demand skills required to manage and optimise complex IT environments.

Through hands-on learning in specialist labs, you will work with enterprise hardware and cloud-native tools, preparing for roles such as service owner, infrastructure lead or cloud specialist. Throughout the course, you will connect with industry professionals through guest lectures, networking events and industry informed projects, helping you build valuable professional networks and gain insight into the latest trends shaping the IT sector.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

IT Infrastructure & Hardware
Scripting & Automation for IT
Architectures & Operating Systems
Computational Thinking
Explore
Web Design & Databases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 128 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

72

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 104-112
Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM
T Level: Merit. No specific subjects required.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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