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    Information Technology [MSc]

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    Glasgow, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £34,470.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £34,470.

    About the program

    Intensive taught programme equipping students with advanced IT skills through core and optional courses in databases, cybersecurity, programming, software engineering, systems, networks, team projects, and an individual development project. Conversion degree for non-computing backgrounds.

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    top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Jul 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 Overall with Writing 24, all other subskills no lower than Listening 19, Speaking 19; Reading 20 OR Writing at 21, and other subtests no lower than Listening 23; Speaking 23; Reading 23 (Tests taken up to 20 January 2026)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall with Writing at 6.5 and no subtest less than 6.0; OR Writing at 6.0 and all other subtests at 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £30,580.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow is £34,470 across 180 required credits.
    Is Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with less than 50% of credit bearing modules in Computing
    How competitive is Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Information Technology [MSc] at University of Glasgow reports an acceptance rate of approximately 60%.