Overview

Key facts

This Information Technology programme from University of Derby will:

Develop theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills using our dedicated computing laboratories
Learn how to use IT intelligently to tackle the real-world challenges faced by the industry today
Build your skills in a wide range of cutting-edge and emerging business technologies, such as cloud computing and data mining
Draw on the expertise of our research-active teaching team as well as IT experts from industry
Balance your studies with your other commitments: you can study full-time or part-time, starting in September or January
Prepare not only for a high-level career in the field of information technology but also for further research leading to a PhD

Careers

The MSc Information Technology offers excellent employment and earnings potential. You could go on to work for large corporate enterprises, become an IT 'solution' consultant, provide in-house IT support or design IT infrastructure.
There is also a growing demand for professionals who can specialise in the strategic use of IT to capitalise on innovative business opportunities, harnessing technologies such as cloud computing.
Alternatively, you could undertake further research leading to a PhD or gain employment in a research and development environment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Independent Scholarship

Studying at Masters Level and Research Methods

Database Development

IT Project Management

Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Implementation

Business Analytics with SAS

Web Technologies

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 137 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

You will need an honours degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications / experience in a computing discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 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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