Information and Technology MSc

**Gain the specialist global IT skills to succeed in your preferred area of industry. You’ll tailor this course to fit your career interests.**<br/><br/>This BCS accredited master’s course is designed to help fill the current digital skills gap. You’ll gain the specialist IT skillset required to succeed in industry anywhere in the world.<br/><br/>You can study MSc Information & Technology by individual programme of study (IPOS), or choose one of the four following pathways:<br/><br/><br/>- MSc Information & Technology (Software Engineering)<br/><br/><br/>- MSc Information & Technology (Network Systems)<br/><br/><br/>- MSc Information & Technology (Information Technology Management)<br/><br/><br/>- MSc Information & Technology (Smart Computing)<br/><br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to address complex IT issues systematically and creatively<br/><br/><br/>- Make informed judgements in the absence of complete data, then implement and communicate your conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your ability to evaluate and apply advanced theories and techniques to a range of situations<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Tailor your study**<br/>You’ll be able to customise your learning by selecting from a wide range of option modules. Your module choice will steer the course towards your own interests or develop specific skills. <br/><br/>**Hands-on learning**<br/>This course will help you develop sophisticated critical thinking skills and self-direction as you address problems similar to those faced in industry. We take a hands-on teaching approach in most modules, allowing you to apply specialist skills in various contexts.<br/><br/>**Industry expertise**<br/>Across all pathways, our industry contacts and research expertise will ensure your learning will be current and highly relevant to the sector. <br/><br/>You’ll be encouraged to engage with our external partners throughout your dissertation to refine your knowledge and enhance your professional networks. <br/><br/>We also invite guest lecturers to visit and speak, and you’ll have the opportunity to get involved with industry related events.<br/><br/>**Why study Information & Technology at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- Professional placement option – work with a partner organisation or on an industry project<br/><br/><br/>- Study designed around you – choose from a range of specialist pathways and option modules to tailor your learning<br/><br/><br/>- Professional expertise – you’ll be taught by an expert teaching team and have access to industry contacts through guest lectures and project work<br/>