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 software engineering or information security and forensics 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.
Programme 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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 36 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. —
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
2642 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5285 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2642 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5285 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
£5,285–£5,600
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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