Information Technology: University of the West of England

Description

The MSc Information Technology is designed to respond to the demands of a wide range of private and public organisations for qualified information technologists to advise on all stages of information systems design, development and use. The programme prepares students for the intellectual, analytical and practical challenges of a career in IT. Graduates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to specify, design and build, or select appropriate IT solutions within a range of professional contexts. The flexible nature of this course is entirely suited to those wishing to study on a part-time basis whilst remaining in full-time employment.

Content

MSc IT is structured so that one third of the course provides a grounding for the specialist pathways, and all students complete this. Approximately two-thirds of the course is pathway-specific, including the dissertation.  Students are not required to select a specialist pathway before they start, but a choice would need to be made partway through the first semester.

The specialist pathways through the programme are:

• Community Information Systems
• Business Information Systems
• The Learning Society
• Software Development
• Total Quality Management
• Manufacturing and Design

Careers/further study

UWE Bristol closely monitors employment trends and, since 1986, has ensured that graduates of this course are equipped for the demands of the real world. There is also a need for creative IT graduates to satisfy the needs of the burgeoning range of technologies dependent on the internet, and to meet the needs of a range of different application area, such as busines, education and health.

Entry requirements

General requirements

To be successful on this course you will need good communication skills and a high level of general analytical skills - the sort of analytical skills that you would expect to be demonstrated in professional, managerial roles. No particular experience or knowledge of computing is required.

International applicants (non UK and EU) should aim to apply by the end of June to allow time to arrange accommodation, finance and any visas.

English Language requirements

A recognised English Language qualification is required for entry to all programmes. If the medium of instruction of your undergraduate study was not English, you are required to pass tests such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS). All applications for graduate entry programmes, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, Master's and doctorate programmes must achieve a minimum grade of 6.5. Those who have achieved a grade of 6 may attend a pre-sessional English Language course to bring their language skills up to the required level.