MSc Information Technology at University of Derby

Programme overview

With information technology at the heart of modern-day business enterprises, this MSc paves the way to an influential career where you can add genuine and lasting value to any organisation. Information technology underpins modern organisations, where software, data, and intelligent systems work together to support operations and decision-making.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Computing | Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Information Technology MSc core modules: IT Project Management, Studying at Masters Level and Research Methods, Business Analytics, Analytics: ethics, trust and governance, AI Technology, Application Development, Independent Scholarship.

Career pathways

The MSc Information Technology prepares you for a wide range of careers across the digital and technology sectors. Graduates are equipped with advanced technical, analytical and professional skills that are highly valued by employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally need: An honours degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications in computing or a related discipline; English language requirements; If English is not your first language or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 overall.; International qualifications are assessed for equivalency in line with UK ENIC guidance and the University’s international admissions policy.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=2780

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