Information Technology MSc
University of Aberdeen
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The MSc degree programme in Information Technology (IT) is a suitable programme for individuals with, or without a computing science background.This programme is particularly attractive to two types of students. This is suitable for those from an Arts and Social Sciences background, or other branches of the physical sciences, including computing, and want to build on expertise developed elsewhere. This is also a suitable route to make a career change into Information Technology and software ...Read more

The MSc degree programme in Information Technology (IT) is a suitable programme for individuals with, or without a computing science background.

This programme is particularly attractive to two types of students. This is suitable for those from an Arts and Social Sciences background, or other branches of the physical sciences, including computing, and want to build on expertise developed elsewhere. This is also a suitable route to make a career change into Information Technology and software development. In either case, this is a degree to start your career in the ever growing IT, computing, and software development field, which always has vacancies to fill.

This is a well-established and highly regarded programme which allows you to develop skills in web and applications design, including key aspects of security.

Key areas of IT administration and software development are examined. From the administration side we cover database development, enterprise computing, cloud computing, and security and project management. From the software development side we cover programming, human-centred design, testing, and a wide-range of agile development theory and practices. It has consistently evolved to reflect changes in technology and the demands of industry so you can be assured of a current degree programme.

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.

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Bolanle
13 Nov 23

The University of Aberdeen in Scotland offers a remarkable academic experience with individualized learning, well-equipped lecture halls, and exceptional instructors. Its emphasis..Read more

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Ravshanbek
12 Nov 23

I can say that this university has already become a second home for me because it didn’t take me much time to adapt, as well as very good, kind teachers who are always ready to..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have 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.

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£12,200 per year

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£11,900 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£27,000 per year

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£27,000 per year

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Bolanle
13 Nov 23
Information Technology MSc
The University of Aberdeen in Scotland offers a remarkable academic experience with individualized learning, well-equipped lecture halls, and exceptional instructors. Its emphasis...
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Ravshanbek
12 Nov 23
Information Technology MSc
I can say that this university has already become a second home for me because it didn’t take me much time to adapt, as well as very good, kind teachers who are always ready to...
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University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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