MSc Information Technology

Program Overview

This 12-month MSc in Information Technology is designed for non-computing science graduates, providing a strong foundation in IT fundamentals and practical skills through a development project. Students benefit from industry-experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for career advancement in various sectors. Graduates have pursued roles in software development, project management, and business consulting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This intensive, practically oriented postgraduate program aims to equip you with advanced IT skills, focusing on students without a computing science background. During this conversion degree program, you'll gain a strong understanding of IT fundamentals, apply your knowledge and skills by conducting a development project, and develop relevant professional and transferable skills.

Outline:

• Duration: 12 months full-time
• Start date: September
• Format: Combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, labs, project work, and team activities
• Modules:
• Core Courses:
• Database Theory and Analytics (M)
• Enterprise Cyber Security (M)
• Programming
• Software Engineering (M)
• Systems and Networks
• MSc IT+ Team Project (M)
• Optional Courses:
Choose four from this selection (availability depends on staff and scheduling):
• Advanced Programming (M)
• Algorithms and Data Structures (M)
• Cryptography and Secure Development (M)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals for MSc (M)
• Forensics (M)
• Human Computer Interaction Design and Evaluation (M)
• Internet Technology (M)
• Key Features:
• Focuses on practical application of IT skills through a development project.
• Offers 24-hour access to a computer laboratory featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary depending on the module, including:
• coursework assignments
• examinations
• presentations
• project work
• Assessment criteria are specific to each module and outlined in module handbooks.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and lab sessions, enabling active participation and collaboration.
• The program features experienced faculty with industry experience and expertise.
• Students may have opportunities to participate in research and collaborate with industry partners, depending on availability and project selection.

Careers:

• Graduates have pursued careers in various industries, including chemical, electronics, travel, food, oil, banking and insurance, software houses, retail, education, healthcare, management consultancy, civil engineering, and other sectors.
• Some graduates apply their newly-acquired IT skills in their existing careers.
• Former students are employed by companies like Tesco Bank, JP Morgan, and Fujitsu in various roles, including Graduate Software Developer, Project Managers, Web Developers, and Business Consultants.

Other:

• Application Deadlines: https://www.gla.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/informationtechnologymsc/applicationdeadlines/

Tuition fees for 2024-25 MSc UK Full-time fee: £12150 International & EU Full-time fee: £31860 Deposits International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2000 within four weeks of an offer being made.