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The MSc in Information Technology develops students' critical understanding of the issues associated with using information technology systems and their impact on business processes and project management.

Course information

The MSc in Information Technology is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Computer Science. The course consists of two semesters of taught modules followed by an 11-week project leading to the submission of a 15,000-word dissertation in August.

Highlights

• The course is flexible and offers students a wide choice of modules covering many aspects of information technology, including key business practices. It complements the more specialised MSc programme in Computing and Information Technology.
• Students undertake a significant project, including a wide-ranging investigation leading to their dissertation, which enables them to consolidate and extend their specialist knowledge and critical thinking.
• Students have 24-hour access to modern computing laboratories, provisioned with dual-screen PC workstations and group-working facilities.

Teaching format

The taught portion of the MSc programme includes seven modules chosen from a wide range available. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes. Most modules are assessed through practical coursework exercises and examinations. Class sizes typically range from 10 to 50 students.

All students will be required to complete a Post Entry Language Assessment (PELA) on arrival at the University of St Andrews. Based on their performance in this assessment, students will be advised to attend targeted support sessions during the year to improve language and academic skills. This assessment is required, but will not count towards the final degree classification.

Careers

Alumni of Computer Science MSc programmes have gone on to work in a variety of global, commercial, financial and research institutions, including:

• Amadeus
• Amazon
• Atlas
• Avaloq
• Barclays Capital
• BP
• BT Openreach
• Capricorn Ventis
• FactSet
• Hailo
• Hewlett Packard
• Hitachi Data Systems
• Microsoft
• OpenBet
• Rockstar
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Sky
• Skyscanner
• Symantec
• TriSystems.