The MSc Information Technology degree provides an opportunity for candidates wishing to formalise their existing IT experience with a qualification, and for graduates of non-computing disciplines to develop the specialist skills suitable to transition into an exciting career in computing and software development. The course will provide you with the core knowledge and skills required to work within the IT industry, using software development tools and techniques to extend and enhance the knowledge and skills of non-computing graduates. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to match software solutions to the needs of businesses. This practical element will increase your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills, enhancing your employability as a graduate.
Which department am I in?
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Study options
Full Time
(16 Months)
Tuition fees
£1,635.83 (US$ 2,113)
Month
Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Garthdee
Garthdee House, Garthdee Road,
Aberdeen,
AB10 7QB, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any non-nomputing discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent, TOEFL iBT overall 88 with 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 each in writing and listening.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.