Information Technology with a Year in Industry

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme combines a wide-ranging introduction to the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems, with a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge research. You'll be immersed in software design, programming, datasets, information systems and web applications and develop all the skills needed to conduct independent research in information technology and computer science. This MSc provides a depth of knowledge in information technology, underpinned by a thorough understanding of key issues at the forefront of current research in this discipline.

You’ll learn how to design and create software, gain experience of modern programming languages, and discover how databases are used in modern information systems, from supermarket checkouts to online banking. We’ll also equip you with a good understanding of the most significant technologies for developing web applications. These include HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and PHP.

Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge are available through a range of optional modules. You could choose to focus on topics including artificial intelligence, biologically inspired optimisation, neural networks, data mining, machine learning, multi-agent systems, ontologies, semantic web, online map visualisations, or software safety and dependability. You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to an IT problem.

We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your Information Technology with a Year in Industry MSc dissertation. In year two, you’ll undertake an industrial project, that’s research or application oriented, in a real-world environment as part of an extended placement opportunity. While on placement, you’ll develop transferable skills and gain insight into the operations, products, practices and culture of the placement provider.

This MSc is suitable for graduates with a science

Key highlights

Second-year industrial project on an extended real-world placement
Optional modules in AI, machine learning, neural networks and data mining
Hands-on web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
Small-group practical project solving a real IT problem
Training in research methods leading to an MSc dissertation
Covers software design, programming, databases and information systems

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Software developer
Web developer
Database administrator
IT consultant
Systems analyst
Data analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Year in industry: £2,800 | International: Full-time place, per year - £34,000; Year in industry: £6,800

Admission

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