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Course summaryDevelop technical literacy and confidence to configure industry-strength software applications to construct robust information systems.Gain a critical awareness of current and future technical environments and learn how to manage IT systems within them.Be equipped with a strong understanding of the context of organisations.The course has more than just a technical focus. There is a strong thread of helping you understand why businesses want information systems, and how to
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Course summary
Develop technical literacy and confidence to configure industry-strength software applications to construct robust information systems.
Gain a critical awareness of current and future technical environments and learn how to manage IT systems within them.
Be equipped with a strong understanding of the context of organisations.
The course has more than just a technical focus. There is a strong thread of helping you understand why businesses want information systems, and how to translate user requirements into working systems. You learn how to apply classic and agile project management methods, and implement practical methods to make systems secure and recoverable.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is focused on helping you to develop strong practical skills to develop and run data-oriented IT applications, together with having a good judgement as to how and when to use appropriate tools.
You learn through
lectures
lab sessions
tutorials
individual guided studies
teamwork and group-based learning
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career as a
website developer
database designer/administrator
application developer
IT solutions analyst
systems analyst
applications support analyst
technical support engineer
business consultant
project architect
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work in senior management roles or directors of their own businesses.
Grades / Points required
English Language or Literature at grade C or 4Maths at grade C or 4
Details
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BBC at A Level.DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest universities in the UK. It is spread over two campuses across the city of Sheffield, a popular student city.
Sheffield is home to a student population of over 60,000. There’s lots to enjoy when not studying, from independent shops to vibrant nightlife. The Peak District National Park can be reached by bus in just 20 minutes and other city centres across the UK are accessible by train.
The university teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses that span a large variety of subject areas. It has one of the oldest art and design institutions in the country and is one of the largest providers for courses in health and social care and teacher training.
Courses at Sheffield Hallam have a focus on applied learning and come with a guarantee of work experience.
