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MSc Information Technology with a Year in Industry

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Introduction

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.

Youll 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.

Well 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.

Youll have the opportunity to work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to an IT problem. Well 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, youll undertake an industrial project, thats research or application oriented, in a real-world environment as part of an extended placement opportunity.

Please note: We constantly review and develop our postgraduate programmes. This MSc is also available with the alternative title Computer Science with a Year in Industry MSc for entry September 2025, and gives students the option to graduate with either of these two MSc titles.

Application deadline

29/08/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 37,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    31st out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    143 63%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    33rd

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    63rd

    1

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