Overview

The Internet of Things programme is offered at University of the West of Scotland. Our MSc Internet of Things course is a postgraduate course focusing on teaching advanced IoT topics. As a student you will develop practical skills through a comprehensive understanding of fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience of IoT technologies within industry and academia.

Cisco forecasted that the IoT will become a £13 trillion market – approximately six times the growth rate of the overall information technology market. Choosing our Internet of Things course will enable you to gain the essential knowledge and skills to be placed in the internet technologies and telecommunications industries.

In the programme, unique and challenging modules are introduced for example Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualization, in addition to Ethics for IT professionals and Object oriented analysis and design that provide the basics for Internet of Things (IoT).

Advanced wireless networking technologies and Internet of Things are introduced to in depth knowledge of the field. In addition, two modules which focus on research and the latest trends in the field, namely, Research design and methods and Emerging topics in smart networks, help to define and complete the research project on time.

Jobs

You will be prepared to enter research and developmental positions in academia. Other roles you will be able to apply for include:

technical developer
project manager in IoT
technical manager

Programme Structure

Modules you will study focus on:

planning
analysing
developing
evaluating
deploying
managing IoT systems/services for modern day organisations/businesses

All modules respect the themes of Internet of Things.

You will also be introduced to unique and challenging modules, for example:

Mobile Networks and Smartphone Applications
Data Mining and Visualization
Ethics for IT professionals
Object-oriented Analysis and Design
Research Design and Methods
Emerging Topics in Smart Networks
Master's project

Optional modules include:

Internet-of-Things
Advanced Wireless Networking Technologies

Two of the modules you will study focus on research and the latest trends in the field, namely:

Research Design and Methods
Emerging Topics in Smart Networks

These modules will help to define and complete your research project on time.

For more information, please visit the programme's website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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More details

If you are applying from overseas for postgraduate taught courses, the latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 101 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.

You will normally possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification: Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or relevant disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification.

You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10600 GBP / year

≈ 10600 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5500 GBP / year

≈ 5500 GBP / year

Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Scottish Government does not provide any statutory student funding for international students studying in Scotland.

However, there are several scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at UWS.

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