Program Overview
The Information Technology at Lancaster University - Management School 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology 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
- Interpretations of Information, Technology and Organisations
- Systemic Interventions and Consulting
- Knowledge Management
- Analysis, Design and Innovation
- Academic and Professional Practice
- You also choose one optional module from the following list:
- Accounting and Financial Management *
- E-Business *
- Enterprise Systems Architectures
- Human Resource Management I *
- Operations Management *
- The Management of Organisational Change
- Strategy and IT Management
- Researching in Organisational Settings
- IT Project Management
- Academic and Professional Practice
- Business Analysis and Enterprise Systems
- You also take one of the following optional modules:
- E-Marketing *
- Human Resource Management II *
- Knowledge Management II *
- Social Aspects of the Digital Age
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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 to the ITMOC programme is highly competitive. To be considered for admission you will need to have a good honours degree (a minimum of 2:1) or the equivalent grade point average (a GPA of at least 3.2) from a recognised university. We also accept an equivalent professional qualification.
Subject of first degreeThe programme is open to graduates of any discipline: your first degree does not need to be either in a management area, or in a computing or IT-related subject, though many of those who join the programme do come from those or other social science disciplines.
Graduates from arts and humanities backgrounds have also studied very successfully on the programme \xc2\x96 what matters most is your intellectual ability and your strong interest in the subjects covered in the programme.
English language requirementsStudying at Masters level demands a high level of fluency in written and spoken language, and excellent comprehension. For this reason, non-native speakers of English are normally asked to demonstrate their English language competence by taking one of the internationally recognised tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster University - Management School 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 Lancaster University - Management School
Lancaster University - Management School
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is the business school of Lancaster University in Lancaster, England. The school's history can be traced back to the establishment of departments of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months