Information Technology, MSc, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 - 2 year	September, January	GBP 11000 total	GBP 18750 total

About Information Technology, MSc - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MSc Information Technology at BU?

If you have some experience but no formal qualification in Information Technology, or a first degree in a different subject, then this course will enable you to enter the business computing profession
Software infrastructure forms a core part of many organisations' business function, so it is vital for system developers and managers to understand how the business process and strategy shape the IT applications
You will be exposed to all aspects of modern business IT systems, including but not limited to, IT management, cloud services and their applications, service integration and human-centred design
Draw on our academics' expert knowledge, their research and recent developments in IT to gain awareness of current problems and learn to develop systematic, original and creative solutions to them
A real-world research problem of your choice will give you the opportunity to explore your particular area of interest in greater depth and you will acquire skills on how to plan your project, create and interpret IT knowledge and report to a professional standard
Benefit from a work placement, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain first-hand experience and apply your learning, especially if you are considering a change in career or direction.

Career opportunities

Work in an area of growth within this important subject area with employment opportunities constantly evolving. This course allows graduates without IT qualifications the chance to enter the business computing profession.

Notes about fees for this course

Placement year: £1,850

Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. For more fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with minimum 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

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