MSc Computing and IT Management in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Cardiff University | Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,200
(c. USD40,295.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Tailored for graduates transitioning to computing from other fields, the MSc Computing and IT Management equips you with comprehensive technical expertise and essential business insights for overseeing IT systems. This program teaches you how to build business applications by mastering core principles in software and web development, e-commerce, and database administration. You'll also develop leadership capabilities for IT management through collaborative business transformation projects. The curriculum includes elective modules on cutting-edge technologies like cloud computing, which are transforming IT system opportunities and challenges. Alternatively, you can explore human-centric computing, emphasizing user-focused information system design. Another option focuses on developing interactive data visualizations and analytical tools. After completing the taught modules, you'll progress to a dissertation, allowing you to enhance research abilities while solving complex computing challenges. This intensive one-year program blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing you for IT careers, PhD studies, or as an advanced standalone qualification. Alumni have secured positions as systems analysts, QA specialists, IT consultants, and project managers across local, national, and global organizations of all sizes.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.

Academic requirements:

Typically, you will need to have either:

a 2:2 honours degree in a subject other than computing, or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification in a subject other than computing
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.

Other essential requirements:

You may choose to supplement your application with:

a detailed CV
or any other supporting material you may consider to be appropriate.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5

Tuition GBP 30,200
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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