Program Overview
The Information & Library Studies at Robert Gordon University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 & Library Studies 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information & Library Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Information Studies
- Digital Age
- Cataloguing and Classification
- Knowledge Organisation
- Managing Library Services
- Professional Fieldwork Placement
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
- Virtual tutorials
- Live chat
- Discussion forums - student and tutor led
- Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
- User friendly material
- Access to our online library
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The course is ideal for students who possess an undergraduate Honours degree in any discipline. Other qualifications and experience will be considered with entry being subject to the University\'s judgement that the person has reasonable expectation of being able to fulfil the requirements of the award.
In certain circumstances, students with ordinary degrees who have extensive appropriate work-experience within the sector can be admitted to a particular course.All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.English Language Requirements
In the case that an applicant does not fulfil the entry requirements an access route to the course is the Graduate Certificate Information Studies (Access Foundation pre-masters course). The course starts in September and January and it is studied online over 9 months.Students who hold a Postgraduate Diploma in the same or similar subject area from another academic institution can be accepted for the MSc on the basis of completing two taught modules: The Fieldwork Placement and Research Methods. Credit transfers based on previous study will require a detailed syllabus and exemptions can be given for up to half the taught part of the course except Fieldwork Placement and Research Methods. For other credit transfers a clear match must be demonstrated between the previous studies completed and the subjects covered in our degree.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Robert Gordon University 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.
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Robert Gordon University, commonly calledRGU(abbreviatedRobt Gor.inpost-nominals;Scottish Gaelic:Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is apublicresearch universityin the city ofAberdeen,Scotland. It...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
