Program Overview

MSc Information Technology

The MSc Information Technology degree provides an opportunity for candidates wishing to formalise their existing IT experience with a qualification, and for graduates of non-computing disciplines to develop the specialist skills suitable to transition into an exciting career in computing and software development.

Course Overview

The course will provide you with the core knowledge and skills required to work within the IT industry, using software development tools and techniques to extend and enhance the knowledge and skills of non-computing graduates. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to match software solutions to the needs of businesses.

Mode of Study

• On Campus

Mode of Attendance

• Full Time
• Part Time

Start Date

• September
• January

Course Length

• 12 months (full time)
• 16 months (full time with January start)
• 28-32 months (part time with September start)
• 32-36 months (part time with January start)

What You Will Study

The core technical content of the course is directed towards the study of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in the fields of software development, database systems, and web programming. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, allowing you to support your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills and gaining practical experience.

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, labs, and external speakers, supported through our online virtual learning environment affording access to a wide variety of resources and support materials.

Activity Summary

• Lectures: 25 students per group, 13 hours per year
• Project Supervision: 1 student per group, 1 hour per year
• Practical class or workshop: 25 students per group, 19 hours per year
• Independent Study: 1 student per group, 87 hours per year

Assessment

Typically, students are assessed each year through a combination of:

• Written exams
• Written assignments
• Reports
• Dissertations
• Project outputs
• Oral assessments
• Practical skills assessments

Entry Requirements

• Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any non-computing discipline.
• Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Fees and Funding

Academic Year

Scottish Students

• Full Time: Ł6,100 (over 1 year)
• Part Time: Ł3,050 (over 3 years)

Rest of UK Students

• Full Time: Ł8,850 (over 1 year)
• Part Time: Ł3,010 (Year 1), Ł2,920 (Year 2), Ł2,920 (Year 3)

International Students

• Full Time: Ł19,630 (over 1 year)
• Part Time: Ł6,670 (Year 1), Ł6,480 (Year 2), Ł6,480 (Year 3)

Additional Costs

• Ł320 for short placement
• Other costs are not included in the course fees, such as books, placement costs, accommodation, and living costs.

Alumni Discount

Robert Gordon University is delighted to offer a 20% discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.

Scholarships and Financial Awards

You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. Funding and scholarship search options are available.

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Facilities

• Apple Mac Teaching Lab
• Project Computing Labs

Career Prospects

As a graduate of this course, you could go on to work in a wide variety of IT careers, such as a Software Engineer, Applications Developer, Business Analyst, Database Developer, Web Developer, Network Manager, and Administrator. You could also pursue a career in research or academia.