MSc in Information Systems
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no application deadline for postgraduate courses
** for international full-time | international part-time: 9,680 GBP/year | home full-time: 11,400 GBP/year | home part-time: 6,270 GBP/year
Key Summary
Unlock your potential to transform businesses through cutting-edge technology.
The tech sector is evolving fast, so our course designers partner with an industrial advisory board to meet current demands. With a focus on the design, development and management of cutting-edge information systems, you’ll be well-positioned to step into roles that demand technical proficiency and strategic thinking.
Gain hands-on experience in:
- IT Project management: Learn to plan, execute and oversee IT projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- System development: Master the tools and methodologies to design, build and implement scalable and efficient information systems.
- Advanced data analysis: Develop analytical skills to interpret large datasets, support decision-making and drive innovation.
Through real-world projects and industry collaborations, this course prepares you for impactful roles such as IT consultant, data architect and systems manager. You’ll leave Kingston with the technical proficiency, leadership skills and professional acumen to excel in a tech-driven, globally connected world.
Why choose this course?
This MSc programme combines technical depth with industry relevance, offering you a distinctive edge in the competitive tech landscape.
- Accreditation by the British Computer Society (BCS): Gain a qualification that aligns with global industry standards, ensuring your skills are recognised and respected worldwide.
- Real-world projects: Apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges, working on live projects that mirror the demands of professional environments. This experience not only enhances your portfolio but also prepares you to tackle complex IT issues confidently.
- Industry collaborations: Collaborate with leading IT firms, gaining insights into cutting-edge technologies and processes. Kingston’s strong partnerships offer valuable networking opportunities with key industry players.
- Comprehensive skill development: Build expertise in managing IT infrastructures, designing advanced systems and using data analytics for strategic decision-making.
- Tailored study opportunities: Adapt your studies to suit your career, industry background, or the requirements of your organisation. We also offer part-time options to help you fit your studies around other commitments. This course is modular, with each module taught in a week-long block, allowing you to attend as you would for a short course.
- Work placement scheme: Embrace the opportunity to take a 12-month work placement as part of your course. Find out more about the postgraduate work placement scheme.
This course equips you with expertise in areas like Agile project management, knowledge engineering and business intelligence, highly sought after by employers across industries. You’ll also be trained to harness the power of big data and manage IT infrastructures, ensuring seamless operations in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Kingston University’s Information Systems MSc equips you with the tools to excel in a rapidly evolving digital world, ensuring you’re ready to lead and innovate.
Accreditation
The British Computer Society (BCS) accredits this course. This means that you can gain some exemption against BCS professional examinations, leading to Chartered membership and CEng, IEng or CSci status.
For students interested in studying Information Systems MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
- Inspire the Future Scholarship
- Postgraduate scholarships for international students
- Progression Scholarship
- Alumni Discounts for postgraduate study
- Kevin Walsh Scholarship
Course content
You will study the design, development and management of information systems to enable you to recognise and accommodate the increased rate of change and instability in the business and information environment created by social, economic, political and technical changes. You will gain an understanding of how information is used within an organisation, who uses it, the nature of the information, how it relates to decision making and how it contributes to organisational goals and objectives.
The full MSc course consists of an induction programme, four taught modules, and a project dissertation. Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
To go on placement, students are required to pass every module the first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Work placement scheme
Many postgraduate courses at Kingston University enable students to take the option of a 12-month work placement as part of their course. Although the University supports students in finding a placement and organises events to meet potential employers, the responsibility for finding the work placement is with the student; we cannot guarantee the placement, just the opportunity to undertake it. You may find securing a professional placement difficult as they are highly competitive and challenging, but they are also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare and apply yourself if this is the route you wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a student's Student Route visa.
Modules
Core modules
- Business in Practice
- IT and Entrepreneurship
- Agile Project Development
- Databases and Data Management
- Project Dissertation
Professional placement
- Professional Placement
With Kingston’s strong reputation and industry links, graduates are highly sought after for roles in tech innovation, IT management, systems analysis and consulting.
Graduates from the Information Systems MSc course often pursue careers as IT project managers, systems architects, business analysts and data scientists.
Examples of recent graduate destinations for this and similar courses include:
- data manager at the British University Video Council, London
- expert system analyst at Broadcasting Data Services, London
- information age position at the Ministry of Defence, London
- information systems manager at the Peabody Trust, London
- IT manager at AMB Engineering Ltd, Berkshire
- operations manager (e-commerce) at the Automobile Association
- technology manager at the BBC, Cardiff
Valuable links with the Information Systems industry
Our Industrial Advisory Board represents the diverse spectrum of industries and public sector organisations that make up the job market for our graduates. We work closely with members from Google, Microsoft, EasyJet, games developer Colossal and Chief Information Officers from local government.
Kingston's strong industry links, including input from professionals and collaborations with the Big Data Group, provide a practical and innovative context for your learning. Employers value Kingston graduates for their ability to adapt to change, implement technological solutions and contribute to organisational growth. The combination of technical knowledge, real-world experience and Agile qualifications ensures you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in your field.
Whether you aim to join a global tech firm, lead digital transformation in an organisation, or develop new information systems, this course provides the skills and confidence to excel in a tech-driven world.