Computing

This flexible diploma enables computing practitioners to pursue their career goals, choosing from cyber security, software development and IT management, plus options in innovation management and systems thinking. You’ll gain advanced knowledge, skills and techniques and develop a professional approach to studying and applying computing. You can opt for a flexible, broad route and pick modules to meet your requirements or focus on software engineering or information security and forensics.

Modules

You’ll choose one of three routes:

• Broad route

• Information Security and Forensics

• Software Engineering



For module details please see "Course Web Page" above.

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.

2 years part-time study.



How long it takes

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



You must complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing within four years.*



*You must complete the MSc in Computing (Networking) within four years or by 31 December 2028, whichever is sooner.

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.