UCAS Code: G420

Duration: 3 or 4 years

This course is designed to follow on from ICT courses in schools and Sixth Form colleges. You will cover all the fundamentals of computing and systems administration, then progress to information systems, advanced databases and how to manage IT projects.

Teaching at Sunderland is fully up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and the needs of high-tech employers. Teaching is further enriched by our research that has been classed as ‘world-leading’ by the Research Assessment Exercise.

You will gain plenty of hands-on experience through challenging projects that develop your creativity and technical skills. These make full use of our outstanding IT facilities. We provide professional-level developer software and advanced hardware through accreditations with Microsoft, Cisco and other major companies.

We encourage our students to undertake a year-long placement between the second and final years, although it is not compulsory. It’s a great opportunity to get paid to put your learning into practice and to extend your experience.

The North East ranks as no.2 region in the UK for number of software companies, second only to London. Regional employers include Sage, the FTSE 100’s only digital company. As a result there are excellent opportunities for well-trained graduates.