Information Technology Online Degree Bsc Hons

The University of Hertfordshire has been successfully running online top-up degrees (level 6 or final year) since 2004.

We are now extending the programme to include levels 4 and 5, i.e. what would be the first two years of a full-time course.

Online open day - new!

Join us at the next Computer Science online open day. Meet the teaching staff online, ask your questions and learn about the degree and how you study by online distance learning.

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Entry requirements

• UK: 260 UCAS points with A-levels or equivalent in any subject, plus GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in maths and English;
• EU/International: equivalent to above
• If returning to study contact us

Modules - Level 4 (Bachelor's)

15 credit modules

• System Requirements
• Programming Principles
• Foundations of Computation
• E-Media Design
• Principles of Networked Systems†
• Internet Technologies
• Programming & Program Design 1†
• Business Information Systems
• Data Driven Systems

Level 4 modules in detail – Information Technology Online Degree

Modules - Level 5 (Bachelor's)

30 credit modules

• IT Development Exercise
• Data Management & Applications
• Programming and Program Design 2†
• IT for Business
• Operating Systems & Computer Networks†

For a BSc honours degree you need to pass 120 credits at each of levels 4, 5 & 6. Some modules are core, others are options†.

Level 5 modules in detail – Information Technology Online Degree

Modules - Level 6 (Bachelor's)

Required module for BSc Information Technology:

• Strategic Information Systems Planning and Management

Choose two taught modules:

• Principles and Applications of Web Services
• Quantum Computing
• Computer Network Protocols and Architectures
• Databases
• Business Intelligence (Business School Module)

Choose one of the following:

• Information Technology Project
• Rich Internet Applications Design and Development

Level 6 modules in detail – Information Technology Online Degree

Assessment

Coursework - there will be a fixed date for assignment submission.

Online tests - a fixed a 24-hour time slot is normally assigned for each online test to be taken.

Interested in this course?

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• Look up course fees
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• Contact us if you have questions about the course or studying with UH Online.

Other courses

• View full course list – we have a range of online distance learning courses for you to choose from.