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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,420
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Information Technology | Information Systems | Systems Analysis
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,420
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
2025-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The MSc Information Technology program is designed for individuals seeking to formalize their IT experience or transition into computing and software development. It emphasizes practical work, equipping students with software development tools and techniques to solve real-world problems and enhance their employability. The program culminates in a software project, allowing students to demonstrate their skills and develop their research and development abilities. Graduates can pursue a wide range of IT careers, including software engineering, database development, and web development.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The MSc Information Technology degree is a postgraduate program designed for individuals who wish to formalize their existing IT experience or for graduates from non-computing disciplines who are interested in transitioning into a career in computing and software development. The course aims to provide students with the core knowledge and skills necessary to work within the IT industry. It equips students with software development tools and techniques to enhance the knowledge and skills of non-computing graduates. The program emphasizes practical work, allowing students to match software solutions to the needs of businesses and develop real-world problem-solving skills, thereby enhancing their employability.


Outline:

  • Content: The core technical content of the course focuses on state-of-the-art tools and techniques in software development, database systems, and web programming.
  • The program incorporates practical work alongside theoretical learning, providing students with the opportunity to develop real-world problem-solving skills.
  • Structure: Students will gain proficiency in software development, database systems, and web programming within purpose-built facilities.
  • The program culminates in a sustained piece of software project work, allowing students to demonstrate their practical application of learned skills and to further develop their research and development skills.
  • Modules: The specific modules and their delivery order are subject to change for operational purposes.
  • The University regularly reviews its courses, and course content and structure may change over time. Detailed information about individual modules can be found at the university's [course and module disclaimer](link not provided in context).
  • Learning Methods: The course utilizes a blended approach to learning, including lectures, tutorials, labs, and external speakers.
  • Online resources and support materials are accessible through the university's virtual learning environment.
  • 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
  • Course Duration:
  • Full Time: 12 - 17 months ( For students undertaking a placement, the course duration will be extended by the length of the placement.
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  • Part Time: 28 - 36 months
  • Independent Study: A significant portion of the course involves independent learning, requiring students to manage their coursework, reading, and other learning activities.

Assessment:

  • Assessment Methods:
  • 5 written exams, typically for 3 hours
  • 1 written assignment, including essay
  • 2 reports
  • 2 dissertations
  • 2 project outputs
  • 2 oral assessments
  • 7 practical skills assessments
  • 1 group critique
  • Feedback: The university aims to provide feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework, and practical exams.

Teaching:

  • Teaching Methods: A mix of lectures, tutorials, labs, external speakers, and online learning through the university's virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle.
  • Faculty: The course is delivered by experienced staff members who have been recognized for their teaching excellence through the university's STAR awards.
  • Many staff members are Fellows or Senior Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. In addition to the regular teaching staff, the program may involve visiting lecturers, Distinguished Researchers, library staff, industry experts, and postgraduate researchers.

Careers:

  • Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the MSc Information Technology program can pursue a wide variety of IT careers, including:
  • Software Engineer
  • Applications Developer
  • Business Analyst
  • Database Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Network Manager
  • Administrator
  • Other Potential Career Paths: Graduates can also pursue careers in research or academia.

Other:

  • Placements: Students have the option to seek a short placement, though permission to undertake a placement is at the discretion of the School and is not guaranteed.
  • The course duration will be extended by the length of the placement.
  • Accreditation: The MSc Information Technology degree is 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: The program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities, including:
  • Apple Mac Teaching Lab: This lab offers Intuos graphics tablets for use with Adobe suite software.
  • Project Computing Labs: These labs provide a quiet environment for honors year students to work on their projects.

Note:

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:


Academic Year 2024-2025


Scottish Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £5720
  • Part Time, On Campus, Over 3 years, Year 1: £2860, Year 2: £2860, Year 3: No fee

Rest of UK Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £8150
  • Part Time, On Campus, Over 3 years, Year 1: £3060, Year 2: £3060, Year 3: £2030

EU Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £8150
  • Part Time, On Campus, Over 3 years, Year 1: £3060, Year 2: £3060, Year 3: £2030

International Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £18420
  • Part Time, On Campus, Over 3 years, Year 1: £6910, Year 2: £6910, Year 3: £4600

Academic Year 2023-2024


Scottish Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £5500

Rest of UK Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £7840

EU Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £7840

International Students

  • Full Time, On Campus, Over 1 year, Year 1: £16930

Additional Costs

  • £320 for short placement

Other Fees and Costs

  • Cost of books
  • Costs associated with placement / study abroad
  • Accommodation and Living Costs
  • Printing

Payment Information

  • Postgraduate students will normally make their own arrangements for payment of fees.
  • There are a limited number of SAAS funded places on certain postgraduate courses.
  • Applicants (Scottish domiciled and EU) may be eligible for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL).
  • Scholarships and financial awards may be available.
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