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University of Glasgow: Information Technology
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Computing Science |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Masters in Information Technology is an intensive, practically oriented taught postgraduate programme which will equip you with advanced IT skills. This is a conversion degree programme intended for students without a computing science background. You will apply your knowledge and skills by conducting a development project.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The School of Computing Science is ranked 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
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The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
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The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors include representatives from IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
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During the programme students have an opportunity to develop and practice relevant professional and transferrable skills, and to meet and learn from employers about working in the IT industry.
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You will have opportunities to meet employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme.
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You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Information Technology include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses Database and Data Analytics (M) Enterprise Cyber Security (M) Programming Software Engineering (M) Systems And Networks MSc IT+ Team Project (M) MSc Project for Information Technology +
Optional Courses (choose four): Programming for AI Algorithms And Data Structures (M) CyberSecurity Fundamentals for MSc (M) Cyber Systems Forensics (M) Human Computer Interaction Design and Evaluation (M) Internet Technology (M) Information Visualisation (M)
Please note the availability of optional courses is dependent on staff availability and timetabling constraints.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with less than 50% of credit bearing modules in Computing. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons with over 8 years of work experience Please note prior knowledge and skills in computing are advantageous, but not essential. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The Masters in Information Technology is an intensive, practically oriented taught postgraduate programme which will equip you with advanced IT skills. This is a conversion degree programme intended for students without a computing science background. You will apply your knowledge and skills by conducting a development project.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The School of Computing Science is ranked 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
-
The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors include representatives from IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
-
During the programme students have an opportunity to develop and practice relevant professional and transferrable skills, and to meet and learn from employers about working in the IT industry.
-
You will have opportunities to meet employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme.
-
You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Information Technology include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses DATABASE THEORY AND APPLICATION (M) ENTERPRISE CYBER SECURITY (M) PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (M) SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS MSC IT+ TEAM PROJECT (M) MSC PROJECT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY +
Optional Courses (choose four): ADVANCED PROGRAMMING (M) ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURES (M) CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (M) HUMAN-CENTRED SECURITY (M) HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION DESIGN AND EVALUATION (M) INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (M)
Please note the availability of optional courses is dependent on staff availability and timetabling constraints.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree of equivalent (eg GPA 3.0 or equivalent) in a subject other than computing science. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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