Program Overview

Information Technology, MSc

Overview

The MSc Information Technology is designed for students with little or no computing background who are looking to gain the skills needed to break into the IT sector. Start in September or January to fast-track your IT career across a range of industries.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months or 16 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• Fundamentals of Software Project Management (CS551A)
• Enterprise Software Development (CS551Q)
• Introduction to Programming (CS551N)
• Advanced Programming (CS551P)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Information Security (CS5099)
• Database Systems and Big Data (CS5097)
• Web Development (CS5077)
• Human Computer Interaction (CS5075)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Project in Information Technology (CS551R)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc Information Technology
  • Qualification: MSc
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Start Month: January
  • Location: Aberdeen
• MSc Information Technology
  • Qualification: MSc
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Start Month: September
  • Location: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: UK Ordinary or Honours degree (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth) at 2:2 (lower second) class or above.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 with Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 with Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
  • PTE Academic: 62 with Listening - 59, Reading - 59, Speaking - 59, Writing - 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 176 with Listening - 162, Reading - 162, Speaking - 162, Writing - 169

Careers

There are a number of careers to progress in to following graduation from this degree. Previous students have found jobs using the skills taught here with IT companies and IT departments within local, regional and global businesses, as well as software development companies, charities, local councils and other public organisations. Some graduating students have also progressed onto academic careers following a PhD. Many of our graduates have moved in to new careers, whereas others have stayed in the same area, but have benefited hugely from having this increased knowledge of IT.

Industry Links

• Regular co-design hackathon events are provided by Code The City
• The monthly Aberdeen data meetup on the first Tuesday of each month discusses data analytics, big data, and other topics
• Visit ONE Codebase for regular events in the local tech entrepreneur community

Our Experts

• Director: Mingjun Zhong

Features

• Aberdeen Software Factory
• Co-curricular activities to put you degree into practice

Get in Touch

• Address: Student Recruitment & Admissions, University of Aberdeen, University Office, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
• Enquire Now: Using an online form