Information Technology - BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

**Course overview**\Information Technology (IT) is an integral part of our lives. Working with IT involves finding technological solutions to everyday communication needs – if you have a logical mind, enjoy problem solving and prefer working with people and packages (rather than programming) then the IT sector could be an ideal career for you.The skills developed on this degree are highly sought after by employers and will build a strong foundation for working in industry. You explore the complex body of knowledge relating to computer science at the current boundaries of research and development. You develop skills in:* project management* problem solving* rapid systems development* using specialist tools* working closely with users* professional ethics and legal issues within IT.**Top reasons to study this course*** **Industry links:** work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.* **British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership:** get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorships programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.* **Career-ready:** our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.**Employability**\The combination of academic study and intensive practical work will prepare you for a variety of specialist roles in user support, systems analysis and systems development. Selected option paths could also lead to careers in network support or web design.

Computing