Computing and Information Technology (MSc)
University of St Andrews
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The MSc in Computing and Information Technology develops students critical understanding of the issues associated with using computing systems and their impact on business processes and project management. It also gives students without prior programming experience the opportunity to gain programming skills in a modern software development environment. The MSc in Computing and Information Technology is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Computer Science. The course consists of two ...Read more

The MSc in Computing and Information Technology develops students' critical understanding of the issues associated with using computing systems and their impact on business processes and project management. It also gives students without prior programming experience the opportunity to gain programming skills in a modern software development environment. The MSc in Computing and Information Technology is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Computer Science. The course consists of two semesters of taught components followed by an 11-week project leading to the submission of a 15,000-word dissertation in August.

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree.

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£11,680 per year

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£29,950 per year

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£29,950 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St Andrews KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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