MSc Information and Technology
About the Course
The MSc Information and Technology is a programme rich in a specialisation, that provides a transformational experience to its students by integrating the technological and business aspects of modern IT.
In an era where digitalisation is pervasive across all sectors and industries, the course has been designed to address the high demands of both the private and public sector, by filling the current digital skills gap.
It further provides students with the knowledge required to succeed in the industry, and develops them into skilled IT experts, with the ability to deal with complex IT issues in business - both systematically and creatively.
The course has been designed to allow for the customisation of modules, in order to grant students the freedom to choose from a wide range of different subject areas. In this way the MSc allows students to tailor their learning and pick the advancements and aptitudes they need to specialise in their chosen area.
Programme Objectives
- There are no prerequisites with regards to the faculty of any previously obtained degree.
- The course has an open stream, based on relevant IT industry experience.
- A dedicated course team that will help students identify the modules or pathways best suited for their career aspirations.
- Class timings are flexible and can be scheduled for the morning or the evening - in accordance with the requests of prospective students.
- A wide variety of the modules that hone students critical thinking skills and help them to establish self-direction.
- Opportunities to address real world problems and prepare for careers in Software Engineering, Information technology Management, Network Communications, and more.
Key Facts
Award Title: MSc Information and Technology
Awarding Body: Leeds Beckett University
Teaching Institution: The British College
Duration: 18 months
Entry: Jan/Feb; April/May (for Foundation only); Aug/Sep
Associate Dean: Arun Joshi
Associate Programme Leader: Rohit Pandey
Your Future
As the course has an international context, graduates will be competent at working in both the local, and the international job market. e.g within a corporation, government offices, and international organisation or similar, in a range of roles including (but not limited to):
- IT Faculty
- IT project manager
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Senior software engineer
- Data analysts
- Database Administrator
- Web developer
Entry Requirements
Pre-Masters Programme:
- Bachelors Honours Degree: 2:2 or above (55% or above)
Direct entry
- A pass in TBC's Pre-Masters degree;
OR
- A degree greater than or equal to 2.2 (Students fully meeting UWE entry criteria can join directly to the university programme) and;
- A minimum of 6.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no skill below 6)
- A student may be allowed admission with relevant managerial (evidenced) work experience (no less than 2-3 years).
(Note: individual university partners may have variations on the type and amount of work experience and if it is required. Please refer to the Programme Leader for further specific course information).
PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME
The Pre-Masters Programme is suggested to be successfully completed before joining the University's Programme. It is structured as follows:
| Module Names | Core | Credits |
| Academic English/Study Skills | Y | 10 |
| Research Methodology | Y | 10 |
| Technology, Information Systems & Digital Innovation | Y | 20 |
| Introduction to Data Analytics | N | 20 |
|
Total Credits |
60 |
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
The Leeds Beckett Msc IT programme is structured as follows and is made up of six core modules and two option modules.
| Semester 1 | Core/Credits | Semester 2 | Core/Credits |
| Managing Information in the Digital and Global Environment (MIDGE) | Y (20) | Negotiated Skills Development | Y (20) |
| Project Management | Y (20) | Database Systems and Approaches | Y (20) |
| Research Practice (delivered across semester 1 and 2) | N (20) | ||
|
Elective Options (Choose One)
|
N (20) |
Elective Options (Choose One)
|
N (20) |
| Semester 3 | |||
|
Dissertation |
Y (60) | ||
|
|
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PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME
The Pre-Masters Programme is structured as follows and is made up of four modules.
| Module Names | Core | Credits |
| Academic English/Study Skills | Y | 10 |
| Research Methodology | Y | 10 |
| Technology, Information Systems & Digital Innovation | Y | 20 |
| Introduction to Data Analytics | N | 10 |
|
Total Credits |
50 |
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
The Leeds Beckett Msc IT programme is structured as follows and is made up of six core modules and two option modules.
Level 7 MSc Information and Technology (Information Technology Management)
| Semester 1 | Core/Credits | Semester 2 | Core/Credits |
| Managing Information in the Digital and Global Environment | Y (20) | Negotiated Skills Development | Y (20) |
| Project Management | Y (20) | Database Systems and Approaches | Y (20) |
| Research Practice (delivered across semester 1 and 2) | N (20) | ||
|
Elective Options (Choose One)
|
N (20) |
Elective Options (Choose One)
|
N (20) |
| Semester 3 | |||
|
Dissertation |
Y (40) | ||
|
Total Credits |
180 | ||
