6.0 overallAbout the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
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Overview
Please note (January 2027 intake onwards): This programme is currently under review as part of the University’s ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. This MSc focuses on the methodologies and technologies that address the challenges that companies are facing for competing in the volatile markets of today. It looks at how to generate applications from high-level business models to reduce time-to-market and development costs and how to evolve legacy systems and promote business processes in an economy dominated by the need to offer and integrate, on demand, new services. The PGDip includes the same modules as the MSc but without the final project. The regular degree takes 12 months and 'With Industry' degree takes 24 months starting in September. 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. An additional fee will be charged if a placement is secured. If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding. You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place.
Entry requirements
Degree
2:1 · Subjects: relevant subject
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Fees
International students: MSc: GBP 24,250; PGDip: GBP 19,400; MSc with Industry: GBP 24,250
UK students: MSc: GBP 11,200; PGDip: GBP 8,960; MSc with Industry: GBP 11,200
Start dates
January each year, September each year
Application deadline
20 NOV 2026
Campus
Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
57 countries
Postgraduate Taught
Academic
If you hold a Bachelors degree with a B average or equivalent GPA or percentage mark you will typically be considered for entry to a Masters degree. Higher marks, either overall or in relevant courses, may be required for admission to some degrees.
English language
Each course page sets its IELTS band; equivalent scores per band: IELTS Academic: 5.5=5.5; 6.0=6.0; 6.5=6.5; 7.0=7.0; 7.5=7.5 | TOEFL iBT: 6.0=80; 6.5=90; 7.0=100; 7.5=110 | Pearson Test of English (PTE): 6.0=59; 6.5=61; 7.0=68; 7.5=75 | Cambridge CPE and CAE (test taken after Jan 2015): 6.0=169; 6.5=176; 7.0=185; 7.5=191 | Duolingo English Test (DET): 5.5=95; 6.0=105; 6.5=120; 7.0=130; 7.5=140
From University of Leicester's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.
Scholarships at University of Leicester
8 for this level
Alumni Discount20% of fees
Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught ScholarshipGBP 3,000
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