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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I0TF
Internet of Things with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Derby, the BSc (Hons) Internet of Things with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Emerging IoT and IIoT technologies
wired and wireless communications for IoT and instrumentation and automation
Emerging IoT and IIoT technologies
wired and wireless communications for IoT and instrumentation and automation
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS:
MODERN FACILITIES:
STUDY OPTIONS:
UCAS Code:I0TF
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £32,000 | £43,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
63%Academic support
67%Organisation and management
58%Learning resources
85%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Internet of Things with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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