Bachelor of Database Technologies
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Database Technologies is a full undergraduate degree delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment, offering depth in data architecture, database engineering, information governance and business intelligence strategy at degree level. Over 36 months — with top-up routes for UK Higher Diploma holders — the programme equips students with the strategic thinking, quantitative analysis capability and technology leadership skills required for senior database and data management roles. Content is aligned with BCS and ISACA frameworks, covering relational databases, NoSQL ecosystems, cloud data platforms, data governance policy and analytics leadership.
Accessible via LOU's virtual learning environment, the degree includes an online dissertation component in which students apply original data research methodology to real organisational challenges. By graduation, you will have the business context, technical expertise and governance understanding to operate as a senior database engineer, data architect or information systems manager within organisations across sectors.
Key Features
- Full undergraduate degree aligned with BCS and ISACA professional frameworks for data and information management
- Advanced modules in relational database architecture, NoSQL engineering and cloud data platform strategy
- Data governance, GDPR compliance, information security and data quality management modules
- Business intelligence strategy and data warehousing modules covering ETL design and analytics platform governance
- Live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and virtual tutorial sessions with data engineering practitioners
- Digital library access to technical standards, database journals and vendor documentation
- Online dissertation component applying data research methodology to contemporary business contexts
What You Will Learn
- Design enterprise-level database architectures integrating relational, NoSQL and cloud data platforms strategically
- Apply data governance frameworks including GDPR compliance controls and organisational data quality policies
- Evaluate and implement business intelligence architectures, data warehousing strategies and ETL pipeline designs
- Lead database teams, managing technical staff, procurement decisions and infrastructure roadmaps
- Conduct original research into data management practices and technology governance at undergraduate level
- Analyse the business implications of data strategy decisions including cloud migration and platform consolidation
- Develop database security administration frameworks and disaster recovery architectures
- Evaluate emerging data technologies including machine learning data pipelines and real-time data streaming platforms
Who This Course Is For
- UK Higher Diploma holders in database management or computing seeking full degree-level qualification
- Database administrators and data engineers targeting senior architecture and management roles
- IT professionals who wish to specialise in data strategy, business intelligence and information governance
- Graduates of A-Levels or equivalent seeking an undergraduate database and data technologies degree online
- Professionals who need flexible online study to complete a degree in data management alongside their careers
Career Pathways
- Database Administrator
- Data Scientist
- Information Systems Manager
- IT Project Manager
- Cloud Architect
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Technology Consultant
LOU's dedicated online career support service provides virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn coaching, online interview preparation and introductions to employers in data engineering, IT governance and business intelligence sectors.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
- A completed UK Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
- Personal statement outlining online learning goals and career objectives
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — delivers every degree programme entirely through its virtual learning environment, providing live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand and digital library access. The Bachelor of Database Technologies is supported by data engineering practitioners and aligned with BCS and ISACA frameworks, ensuring graduates hold credible, professionally referenced credentials in the data management employment market.
Every LOU student benefits from dedicated online career support, virtual tutorial sessions and structured progression into LOU's Master of Database and Information Systems for those pursuing senior research and executive data leadership roles. Study from anywhere in the world and graduate with a full UK undergraduate degree in database technologies.
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