WBL (Work-based learning) is a platform that provides students with opportunities to undertake units of study for which credit is awarded though work placements. Students can develop industry specific skills and knowledge from the workplace environment – this will help them to meet the learning outcomes of their programme. Through WBL, students should also be able to develop and enhance their employability skills and be provided with a range of opportunities relevant to employability and career development.

Within the context of the BIT (Hons), students may spend at least two years studying at HELP and one year at work placement.

• oster learning autonomy, self-development, self-appraisal and synthesis theory with practice
• develop specialist knowledge and skills by using the workplace as a context for project-based or practice evidenced learning
• obtain an understanding of employment opportunities ad responsibilities through direct on-the-job experience
• develop employability skills
• obtain WBL that can lead to full-time employment after graduation
• enhance professional development and future career paths
• develop a greater sense of responsibility and work habits necessary for individual maturity and job competency

PROGRAMME SUBJECTS

• Final Year Project I
• Final Year Project II
• Industrial Internship
• Business Development Plan

• IT Project Management
• IT Management, Ethics and Security
• Web Technologies
• Mobile Application Development

While the WBL is optional, placement will depend on:

• the student’s CGPA
• approval from academic department (interview process)
• availability of places
• acceptance from the organisation (interview process)
• completion of ALL Year 1 & 2 subjects (including the five MPU subjects)