MSc in Information Technology

at University of Aberdeen

Modules
 

• Fundamentals of Software Project Management
• Enterprise Software Development
• Introduction to Programming
• Advanced Programming

Qualifications

Our minimum entry requirement is a 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.
 

While no prior computer programming experience is necessary, a basic level of computer literacy is expected. Those with a Computer Science degree from a non-UK university, or other computing background, will be considered on the understanding that you may be repeating some material.
 

English Language Requirements
 

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
 

IELTS Academic:
 

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
 

TOEFL iBT:
 

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
 

PTE Academic:
 

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
 

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency:
 

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

The fees for MSc in Information Technology may vary from £21,000 to £31,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

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.
 

This programme provides you with the technical and analytical skills needed to successfully adapt to wide-range of situations in the ever-changing world of computing. Some become software developers, business analysts, consultants, data scientists, or follow other roles.
 

A number of students take what they learn on the degree to start their own business.