Course Overview

This course will enable you to develop a broad, industry-relevant understanding of information systems, with opportunities to specialize in your individual areas of interest. Throughout the program, students will build the skills and knowledge needed to operate as professionals in the field of information systems. During your studies, you will benefit from insight from DMUs internationally-renowned research institutes, with ethics and the impact of computing and technology embedded within the modules. Professionalism within an industry context is emphasized throughout, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students are exposed to industry-standard concepts, tools, and technologies and explore fundamental underlying principles. Our teaching staff contributes to the field either through internationally recognised research or industrial consultancy, and many are members of centres that pioneer cutting-edge research. On graduating from this course, our students are equipped with the skills needed for successful careers in industry or academia, as competent and independent lifelong learners. The program will prepare you for careers in fields such as business information systems, intelligence analyst and developer roles, data and systems analysis and design, system, security, project and knowledge management, and business consultancy.

General Eligibility

• Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following:

• Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or

• BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or

• Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or

• International Baccalaureate: 24+ points

• Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language then an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent) is essential.