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Master of Information Systems with Placement Year
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
2-year full-time on-campus master's degree in Information Systems with a placement year at the University of West London (London).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Information Systems (with Placement Year)
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
- Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered
Career outcomes
- Data manager
- Information officer
- Information service staff
- Content or intelligence gatherer
- Analyst
- Researcher
- Searcher or intermediary – making sure network users have current information
- Librarian
- Advice or assistance worker
- Management information systems staff
Curriculum
- Taught master's plus a placement year. Core modules: Consultancy and Technological Innovation
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Big Data Analytics
- Supporting modules. Options include Principles of Project Management
- Security Operations and Assurance
- Mobile Web Component Development. A dissertation or project completes the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in computing
- Or business or engineering with a significant level of computing. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject, See course page
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Passport copy
- Recommendations or references if required
- Personal statement if required
- Resume or CV if required
- Financial evidence for international study if required
How to apply
- Choose a course and check its entry requirements and fees. Apply through the 'International' tab on the course page. There is no application fee for direct applications. Upload passport and CV and personal statement and two references and English certificate and transcripts. Follow the applicant portal. Accept the offer. Meet academic conditions. Pay the financial condition (2000 GBP tuition deposit is non-refundable). Request a CAS and apply to UKVI for the Student visa with financial evidence. Apply over 3 months before the start date.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £8,893 - £10,875 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University of West London publishes an International Ambassador Scholarship opportunity for international fee-paying degree students. Its university undergraduate prospectus describes awards of up to 5000 GBP. The latest award value and eligibility for the intended intake must be confirmed directly. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £8,893 - £10,875 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £13,945 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5.