Overview

At the Robert Gordon University studying the MSc Information Technology 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.

Job Prospects

As a graduate of this course you could go on to work in a wide variety of IT careers, for example, a Software Engineer, Applications Developer, Business Analyst, Database Developer, Web Developer, Network Manager and Administrator. You could also go on to pursue a career in research or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Management

Object-oriented Programming

Intranet Systems Development

Data Visualisation and Analysis

Computer Ethics and Law

IT Infrastructure and Service Management

Network Switching and Routing

Information Security Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any NON-Computing discipline.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18970 GBP / year

≈ 18970 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5890 GBP / year

≈ 5890 GBP / year

Additional Details

National

PT: £2860 per year

Rest of UK and EU

FT: £8150

PT: £3060 per year(1&2), £2030 year 3

International

PT: £6910 per year (1&2), £4600 year 3

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Job Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Aberdeen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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