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Information Technology

University of Glasgow
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Information Technology at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Information Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Database theory and applications
  2. Enterprise cyber security
  3. Programming
  4. Software engineering
  5. Software project management
  6. Systems and networks
  7. Group project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class
Recommended score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of Upper Second Class or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree of equivalent (eg GPA 3.0 or equivalent) in a subject other than computing science.

International students\xc2\xa0with\xc2\xa0academic\xc2\xa0qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution,\xc2\xa0Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.