Modules
There are three pathways available for this diploma:
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
We advise you to begin with modules from the first list before moving on to the second.
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits from List A:
List A: optional modules
Data management (M816)
Digital forensics (M812)
Information security (M811)
Project management (M815)
Software development (M813)
Software engineering (M814)
Plus
A further 60 credits from the List A, or from List B:
List B: optional modules
Advanced routing CCNP 1 (T824)
Continuing professional development in practice (U810)
Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Managing technological innovation (T848)
Network security (T828)
Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits of compulsory modules (starting with M813):
Compulsory modules
Software development (M813)
Software engineering (M814)
Plus
60 credits from List B:
List B: optional modules
Advanced routing CCNP 1 (T824)
Continuing professional development in practice (U810)
Data management (M816)
Digital forensics (M812)
Information security (M811)
Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Managing technological innovation (T848)
Network security (T828)
Project management (M815)
Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits of compulsory modules (starting with M811):
Compulsory modules
Digital forensics (M812)
Information security (M811)
Plus
60 credits from List B:
List B: optional modules
Advanced routing CCNP 1 (T824)
Continuing professional development in practice (U810)
Data management (M816)
Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Managing technological innovation (T848)
Network security (T828)
Project management (M815)
Software development (M813)
Software engineering (M814)
Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
You should note that the Universitys unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 40 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.
The modules quoted in this description are currently available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time.
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On completion
On successful completion of the required modules, you will be awarded one of the following:
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering).
You will be entitled to use the letters PG Dip Comp (Open) after your name. The qualification will be classified as pass or distinction.
You may continue your studies and add a further 60 credits to your diploma to gain an MSc in Computing (F66), MSc in Computing (Information Security and Forensics) or MSc in Computing (Software Engineering).
Recognition in your country
If you intend to use your Open University qualifications to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Read recognition in my country.
Credit transfer
If you have already completed some successful study at postgraduate level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards this Open University qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible as it may affect your choice of OU modules. If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete your qualification with us.
Visit our Credit Transfer site for more information and details of how to apply for credit transfer.