Established in 1893, the University of Wales is a federal University comprising the following Constituent Institutions and University Colleges, whose academic activities exists to support and for which it is the degree awarding authority:

• University of Wales, Aberystwyth
• University of Wales, Bangor
• University of Wales, Swansea
• University of Wales, Lampeter
• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
• University of Wales, Newport
• North-East Wales Institute
• Swansea Institute of Higher Education
• Trinity College Carmarthen
• Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

The University also enjoys close links with other higher education institutions in Wales and with a number of institutions overseas. The University has nearly 80,000 students registered on courses within Wales and overseas.

The University is a major national institution, committed not only to the educational and economic needs of Wales, but also to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas.

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This degree programme provides students with a firm theoretical and practical background in computers for optimum proficiency in both information systems and information technology.

• To provide a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, introduce the business functions to which computers are applied, and examine the ways in which computers are integrated into business organisations.
• To provide the specific statistical and accounting skills required for the practical understanding of the use of computers in the business computing environment and to introduce analytical and design techniques sufficient for system development.
• To provide an introduction to business organisation and systems, and to develop the skills of oral and written communications required within the context of business computing.

This course is validated by the University of Wales which leads to the award of a degree issued by the University of Wales. This degree shall be governed by the regulations for the award of a higher degree from the University of Wales.

The University of Wales derives its rights and privileges from Royal Charter by the Act of Parliament. It is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Membership of the ACU is the recognition criteria accepted by the Public Service Commission in Singapore in the employment of graduates.

The minimum duration of the BCIT is two years. The maximum duration of the programme is 4 years.

Students must submit their coursework.
Students must obtain at least 35% in examination component and at least 40% of overall (coursework + examination) total mark in order to pass the module.

Examinations will be conducted 3 times annually in April, August and December of each academic year. The official results will be released 1 month after the Examination Moderation.