MSc Information Technology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The MSc Information Technology is designed for students with little or no computing background who are looking to gain the skills needed to break into the IT sector. Start in September or January to fast-track your IT career across a range of industries. Start in January or September This programme is available to start in either January or September.

Duration: 16 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January / September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Fundamentals of Software Project Management (CS551A), Enterprise Software Development (CS551Q), Introduction to Programming (CS551N), Advanced Programming (CS551P) and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

There are a number of careers to progress in to following graduation from this degree. Previous students have found jobs using the skills taught here 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: January / September

Duration: 16 months

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

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