Course summary
This MSc Information Systems course aims to give you a full understanding of how information systems (IS) are designed, constructed and integrated within organisations. Your studies will take into account the large, varied and distributed structures of IS today, with multiple devices in different locations being used to access systems. We welcome students from different educational and professional backgrounds who have an interest in IS, and you will benefit from our highly supportive culture and extensive industry experience. This MSc Information Systems will build on the knowledge and skills taught on traditional undergraduate computing courses. Expanding on this foundation, you will learn about the challenges and solutions for introducing IS into enterprises and organisations. The success of any IS/IT strategy is largely dependent on specialists who recognise diverse business needs and understand how technology can support an organisation to achieve its goals. Your studies will cover system architecture and supporting technologies as well as the effective management and delivery of content and data. If you have not studied computing at undergraduate level, this course also provides a route to engage with the world of information systems. It will help you gain a full understanding of how information systems are designed and constructed, and of the impact of technology and its integration into an organisation. The skills and knowledge that you will develop on the course, including those in practical work, report writing and critical academic writing, will prepare you to complete your final dissertation. Throughout the course, you will have access to laboratories and dedicated information and communications technology (ICT) suites, as well as specialist networks and software, the University library and digital resources.
Entry requirements
A degree (at least 2.2) in a computing subject, business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing; applicants with equivalent professional qualifications, or a relevant Higher National Diploma may be considered, provided they can demonstrate significant, relevant work experience and the ability to benefit fully from the course; such applicants are considered on an individual basis by interview; some optional modules may not be available to students without a 1st degree in computing; applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or above, at a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components, TOEFL internet-based test 90 or above, Pearson PTE Academic 58 or above, or an equivalent secure English language test.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to www.uwl.ac.uk for fee information.
Sponsorship information
UWL welcomes applications from students who are sponsored: a signed letter of authorisation from a sponsor is required providing student's full name; the course which the sponsor is prepared to pay for; the sponsor’s name and address (for invoice purposes).
Provider information
University of West London
St Mary's Road
Ealing
W5 5RF