MSc Information Systems at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Build your business brain, your technical understanding, and your ability to bring them both together as an IT professional. On this MSc Information Systems, you'll investigate complex situations, and learn to develop and communicate solutions that combine business and technology ideas.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 2 years part-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start) | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Masters Project; Cyber Security for Information Systems; Database Management; Managing Information Systems; Research Methods; User Experience Design; Web Development; Business Intelligence; Data Visualisation and Exploratory Analytics.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Business intelligence developer, Finance officer, Software test analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, including Computer Sciences, Business or Social Sciences, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,850 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £11,850 subject to annual increase Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £19,200, subject to annual increase Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 2 years part-time (September start); 16 months full-time (Januar

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-information-systems

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