Information Technology
Information technology is the discipline that encompasses how computer systems, networks and software applications are designed, deployed and managed to handle the information that modern organisations depend on. It is a practically oriented field, concerned as much with making systems work effectively in real contexts as with the theoretical principles that underpin them. As digital infrastructure has become central to the functioning of every sector of the economy, the range of roles available to IT graduates has expanded considerably, from network administration and cybersecurity to software development, data management and cloud services.
At the University of Bedfordshire, this three-year full-time programme develops your expertise across the core areas of information technology, including networking, operating systems, databases, cybersecurity, software development, systems administration and IT project management. The programme is professionally oriented, with a focus on skills and knowledge that translate directly into the workplace, and Bedfordshire offers you the opportunity to study for CompTIA Security+ and CCNA certification alongside your degree, making your qualification directly relevant to a range of employers from the outset. These industry-recognised certifications complement your academic studies and signal technical competence to employers in a way that a degree title alone does not.
Graduates find employment across virtually every sector of the economy, in roles including network engineer, systems administrator, IT support specialist, cybersecurity analyst, database administrator, software developer and IT consultant. The breadth of the degree means graduates are versatile across different types of organisation, from small businesses and public sector bodies to large technology firms and financial services companies. Further study at master's level in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or data management is available for those who want to advance into more specialist or senior roles.