Information Systems Development

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All organisations require information systems to operate efficiently and competitively, so we have devised this course based on the techniques of developing such computer-based application systems. The course is structured to develop your knowledge of information systems to an advanced level in a relatively short time, providing you with the skills employers require.

You'll learn how these systems work, how the requirements for them are established and how they are designed and developed. You'll gain an overview of the importance of systems to organisations, as well as gain technical and communication skills which the industry values.

You'll develop an understanding of information systems management and development in organisations, and learn how to design and implement information systems solutions. You'll also gain transferable skills in project management, time management and communication.

Career prospects
We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

This qualification can open the door to a wide range of careers. Alternatively, you can move into business areas as a graduate trainee, where a good understanding of information systems and their potential is highly valuable. This qualification and the experience you'll gain of creating and commissioning computer solutions may also open up new opportunities to you in your existing degree or work experience area.

This is a full-time course studied over one year. It requires an intensive period of study, involving lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. While classes for each module may account for only three or four hours a week, you'll be expected to commit at least 13 hours per week per module. As a full-time student you'll take three modules per trimester, for the first two trimesters. This course is also available part-time, with one or two modules studied per trimester.

Trimester 1

Software Development, Information Systems Engineering, Computer Systems & Database Systems.
Successful completion of these modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Certificate.

Trimester 2

Web Design & Development, Software Development or Web-Enabled Business, Information Systems Group Project or Management of Software Projects.
Successful completion of these modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Diploma.

Trimester 3

MSc Dissertation - completion will qualify you for a Masters Degree.

The entry requirement for this course is a UK Honours degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline other than computing in order to be eligible for the programme. Although you are not required to have any formal knowledge of computing before starting the course, it does require you to engage with a wide range of new technologies in a relatively short time, so familiarity with basic computing would be an advantage.We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.If your first language is not English you will usually have to take an English language test, unless you studied your undergraduate degree in a country where English is the official language. Otherwise, we ask for evidence that you have the correct level of English language competency. The English language tests and scores we accept are: * IELTS with a score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 * TOEFL with a score of 75 or above * Pearsons Test of Academic English with a score of 50 or above English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL iBT® test: 75 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa.