MScEcon Information Systems

In collaboration with the School of Management and Business, the Department offers an ESRC accredited research training masters course in the Information Management specialist area. It is aimed at students who are considering doctoral research in the future. Students wishing to pursue this programme may apply to the ESRC for funding for the Masters programme.

Entry Requirements

The minimum basic entry requirement for a Masters degree is normally a good  Honours Degree (in any discipline) + minimum 6 months experience in an information resource environment, or suitable experience for a relevant period of time, dependent on level of responsibility and breadth of activity.

Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper based test) or 237 (computer based) with an essay rating of 5.0. Applicants who have successfully undertaken a Bachelors degree in a UK University are exempt from this requirement.