Master in Computing and IT Management

Tuition fees are 33,200 GBP per year.

About the Programme

Cardiff University offers the Computing and IT Management MSc. This is a one-year master's degree. It is taught in English. The programme provides broad technical knowledge. It also offers a sound business context for managing IT systems.

What You Will Study

Students learn skills to develop business applications. This includes software and web development. It covers e-commerce and database management. You will also gain professional skills to lead IT managers. This involves working in a team on a business change project. Options include cloud computing or human-centric computing. You can also learn to create interactive visualisations of data. A dissertation phase allows for research into complex computing problems.

Entry Requirements

This is a conversion course. No prior knowledge or degree in computing is required. Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. An equivalent international degree is also accepted. English language proficiency is required. An IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all sub-skills is needed. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Costs and Dates

The yearly tuition fee is 33,200 GBP. The programme starts on 28 September 2026. Applications usually close at the end of August. Places may fill sooner. The university is located in Cardiff.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.