Computing

The Postgraduate Certificate in Computing is an intensive programme of study designed for graduates and professionals with appropriate industrial experience. It will develop your knowledge and skills in computing, support a professional approach to the application of those skills, and demonstrate your capability for advanced-level study. A wide choice of modules enables you to meet your immediate career needs or extend your understanding of this broad subject.

To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits.



For module details please see "Course Web Page".

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.



Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have



a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing discipline or relevant industry experience

minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of



Reading: 5.5

Writing: 5.5

Speaking: 5.5

Listening: 5.5

Overall: 6.0.

1 year part-time study



How long it takes

Most students study the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing part-time, completing 60 credits over one year. Typically, this means 12–13 study hours each week.



You must complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing within two years.

See Course Web Page link for next start date.

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.