MSc Information Technology: University of East London

About the programme

This programme is designed to allow graduate students who have demonstrated intellectual ability in other subject areas the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in the computing arena and achieve a qualification that will facilitate a career change or entry into the computing field. The degree focuses on rapid acquisition of the knowledge and skills required for implementing information systems and an evaluation of the development effect on business organisations.

Programme structure

The programme is offered in full-time mode and part-time mode, commencing September or February. The full time mode consists of two 15-week semesters plus a 14-week dissertation project. The part time mode consists of four 15-week semesters plus a 28-week dissertation project. A full time student will study two 30-credit modules per semester whereas a part time student will study one 30-credit module per semester. For both modes of study the dissertation project may occur during the summer period.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares you for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and roles combining IT with general management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key management positions filled by personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.

Admission requirments

• First degree in Science or Business studies. The applicants should hold a British award classification of no less than a lower second class honours (2:2). Alternatively, a degree qualification of a standard equivalent from a recognised university outside the U.K is expected.
• Overseas students have minimum overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing & speaking and 5.5 in reading & listening or TOEFL 250/600 is required.
• Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 250/600 is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.