Overview

University of the West of Scotland provides students with up-to-date technological and business skills and specialist knowledge. It also enables graduates to design and implement appropriate information technology-driven solutions in ways that address the needs of modern business organisations.

Highlights

MSc Information Technology is ideal for students who have a degree in a subject other than IT or computing and wanting to develop much sought-after business-relevant IT knowledge and skills.

Graduates of the MSc Information Technology will be in high demand by industry.

Careers

As well as local authorities, public organisations, and SMEs, UWS computing graduates enjoy careers at companies including:

Amazon
Atos
Adobe Systems
IBM
Aggreko
CAP-Gemini
DXC Technology (formerly HP)
Dell
Morgan Stanley
RBS
SGN
Virgin Money

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Data Communication and Networks
Database Design and Implementation for Business
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Data Mining and Business Intelligence
Network Security
Enterprise Cybersecurity Management

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but they will close when they are full; apply early to avoid disappointment.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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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

Paisley, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have a non-IT bachelor’s degree that is considered to be at least comparable to a UK second-class Honours degree from a recognised institution. Candidates holding a bachelor’s Ordinary degree may also be considered.

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

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7500 GBP / year

≈ 7500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK/Ireland: 11750 GBP

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

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Highlights

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Paisley

Funding

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