Foundation of Information Technology
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Information Technology can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information security analyst
- Cloud architect
- Database administrator
- IT project manager
- Information systems manager
- Technology consultant
Curriculum
- Four-year major: problem solving with Python
- Analysis of algorithms
- Operations management
- Networking
- Ethical hacking
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Cloud and virtualization
- Databases and SQL
- And secure software design. Concentrations: IT systems and infrastructure
- Intelligent automation and AI. Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Plus the course tariff (for example 64 UCAS points for foundation-year entry); International equivalents of Level 3 qualifications are accepted; English language test required.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo Not published
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Entry requirements and deadlines at lsbu.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply. Apply with the LSBU Online Application Form (up to two courses)
- Or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Upload qualifications
- English test result and supporting documents. The International Admissions Team reviews the file and emails a decision
- Considering immigration history for a Student visa. Accept the offer and pay the deposit by the stated date. Receive the CAS
- Then apply for the UK Student visa with UKVI-compliant bank statements and a TB certificate if applicable. Attend International and University Welcome Week.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,880 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £13,410 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Southwark Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies |
| Department | Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240,480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | LSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Scholarships
LSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships).
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,880 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £13,410 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169, Duolingo Not published.
LSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships).