BA (Hons) Information Technology (BITZ)
with Academic English & Degree Foundation courses
This degree combines an Academic English course with a Degree Foundation course and the full BA (Hons) in Business Information Technology from the University of Wales, Lampeter. This programme is perfect for students that require remedial English tuition and do not qualify for direct entry into the bachelor programme. For more information on each component, click on a box, below.
Course Prerequisites
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- Either passes in two subjects at GCE 'O' Level, OR
Equivalent passes in own country's educational system. - Either a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 - 5.5, OR
English is not the student's first language, OR
English is the medium of instruction for the last 2 years of education.
Course Syllabus
Term 1: Academic English
Class activities during this term will include:
- Participating in academic discussions
- Understanding academic lectures
- Taking lecture notes
- Developing research skills
- Writing academic English
- Reading academic texts
The Academic English programmes are aimed at developing a student's reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in preparation for courses or an IELTS test.
Teachers use a variety of materials for instruction and practice in all essential skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Course materials may include textbooks, magazine and newspaper articles, the Internet, ESL software, radio and television programmes and movies.
Term 2: BIT Degree Foundation
- Introduction to Business Management
- Introduction to Computers and IT Skills
- Introduction to Business Communication
- Basic Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Term 3: BIT Degree Foundation*
- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Concepts of Programming
- Computer Applications & Operations
- Introduction to Accounting & Financial Management
Terms 4-9: BA (Hons) Business Information Technology (BIT)
Follows the syllabus - BA (Hons) Business Information Technology
