Kingston University

Information Systems MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Lead the way in digital innovation and system design Unlock your potential to transform businesses through cutting-edge technology. This MSc equips you with the expertise to design and manage complex IT systems, bridging the gap between technical development and strategic leadership. The tech sector is evolving fast.

To meet current demands, our course designers partner with an industrial advisory board. With a focus on the design, development and management of cutting-edge information systems, you’ll be well-positioned to step into roles that demand technical proficiency and strategic thinking. Gain hands-on experience in: IT Project management : Learn to plan, execute and oversee IT projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

System development : Master the tools and methodologies to design, build and implement scalable and efficient information systems. Advanced data analysis : Develop analytical skills to interpret large datasets, support decision-making and drive innovation. Through real-world projects and industry collaborations, this course prepares you for impactful roles such as IT consultant, data architect and systems manager.

You’ll leave Kingston with the technical proficiency, leadership skills and professional acumen to excel in a tech-driven, globally connected world. I graduated with a distinction and subsequently obtained the position of infrastructure consultant at the Royal Bank of Scotland and was promoted to a managerial grade. Conlath Alcock

Key highlights

  • Curriculum shaped in partnership with an industrial advisory board
  • Hands-on IT project management from inception to delivery
  • Design, build and implement scalable, efficient information systems
  • Advanced data analysis of large datasets to support decisions
  • Real-world projects and industry collaborations throughout the course
  • Bridges technical development with strategic IT leadership

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • IT consultant
  • Data architect
  • Systems manager
  • Infrastructure consultant
  • IT project manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £18,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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