MSc Information Technology with Cybersecurity at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This conversion programme is designed for graduates without a computing science background who are looking to gain the key skills needed to embark on a career in software development or IT, with an enhanced specialisation in network and information security. Start in January or September This programme is available to start in either January or September. The MSc Information Technology with Cybersecurity is tailored for students from Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Business, or Science disciplines who are looking to transition into the rapidly changing IT and software development sector.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Database Systems and Big Data, Introduction to Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Information Security and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

There are a number of careers to progress into following graduation from this degree, including software developer, business analyst, IT consultant, data scientist positions with IT companies and IT departments within local, regional and global businesses, as well as software development companies, charities, local councils and other public organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirement is a UK Ordinary or Honours degree (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth) at 2:2 (lower second) class or above. While no prior computer programming experience is necessary, a basic level of computer literacy is expected. Those with a Computer Science degree from a non-UK university, or other computing background, will be considered on the understanding that you may be repeating some material.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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