
Overview
. A wide choice of modules means you can tailor your qualification to the varied requirements of industry and your own career needs, with the option to focus on information security, on networking, or on software engineering in more depth.
Key features of the Computing course offered by The Open University UK
- A choice of study routes and specialisms to fit with your professional needs and interests.
- Encourages you to draw on your own background and experience.
- Develops transferable skills applicable to your employment and continuing professional development.
- The chance to top up to the MSc in Computing in just one more year.
Career relevance
The modules in the postgraduate computing programme are for professional computer specialists, engineers, technical managers and scientists who need to update their skills and knowledge in specific areas, and gain recognised qualifications to develop their careers.
The modules have been developed to combine theoretical and practical aspects of computing, to enable you to become an effective professional in the computing industry. In addition they encourage you, through the provision of appropriate educational activities, to develop study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and your continuing professional development.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Data management
- Digital forensics
- Information security
- Project management
- Software development
- Software engineering
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 57 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You will need a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience. If you do not hold a bachelors degree, irrespective of your industrial experience, you will need to study a module from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at postgraduate level.
- Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Tuition Fee
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International
7775 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7775 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
7775 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7775 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
£7,775–£8,100
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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