MSc Information Systems

About the course

1 year full-time/2-3 years part-time

You'll develop practical and theoretical knowledge, and learn how to apply it effectively. Jointly run with the Department of Computer Science, this course lets you specialise in either organisational and informational issues, or in more advanced computational issues.

This CILIP-accredited course will prepare you for a career in organisations of all kinds. If you have little or no relevant work experience, this Professional Preparation Programme is for you. If you're more experienced, you should take the Professional Enhancement Programme.

Entry requirements

You'll need a first degree in any subject. Relevant work experience is an advantage, but we'll give equal consideration to candidates without experience.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Core modules

• Professional Issues
• Database Design
• Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming
• Information Systems Project Management
• Information Systems Modelling
• Information Systems in Organisations
• Information Systems and the Information Society
• Dissertation
• Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation

Optional modules

• Network and Internetwork Architectures
• Computer Architectures
• Java and UML for Programmers
• Digital Multimedia Libraries
• Software Analysis and Design
• HCI and Graphical Interfaces
• Network Architectures
• Java E-Commerce

Teaching

(May differ for distance learning option)

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory classes
• Group work
• Online discussion
• Case studies
• Lectures by visiting speakers
• Visits to library and information service organisations

Assessment

• Essays
• Reports
• Small projects
• Presentations
• Posters
• Group work
• Research-based dissertation

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for a competitive studentship under the AHRC's Professional Preparation Masters scheme. Contact us for further details.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: is@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 2660

Your career

Your masters prepares you for a library or IT-related career in any sector where information management is key. Graduates also become consultants to organisations who value their expertise.

Your subject

In the information age, effective use of information improves the world and makes a positive difference to our lives. It is also central to economic development.

The rapid pace of technological change and the globalisation of markets means that organisations in all sectors must realise the value of information systems. The world needs graduates who are information literate.

Our department has been rated as the UK’s number one for Information Studies research in every single Research Assessment Exercise. Employers know our masters students are taught by experts at the forefront of their fields.

Rated the UK's best library and information science department in every single Research Assessment Exercise.

Learning environment

We make sure you have all the tools you'll need. Our dedicated departmental teaching suite contains two networked laboratories with 60 computers, a 30-seat lecture room and two seminar rooms, and you can connect your laptop to our wireless network.

For research, the Michael Lynch Research Computing Laboratory has networked PCs and UNIX-based workstations. We're right in the middle of things, next to St George's Library and close to the new state-of-the-art Information Commons, so you'll easily be able to access the University's many resources.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form