Computing
Entry requirements
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.
Our free course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage the requirements and demands of postgraduate study.
Months of entry
May, November
Course content
Advance your computing expertise and boost your career prospects with this postgraduate certificate. You’ll expand your knowledge in areas such as information security, data management, project management or software development, choosing from a variety of modules to suit your interests and professional ambitions. Designed for computing professionals or graduates seeking a higher qualification, this programme enables you to tailor your study, develop practical skills and demonstrate your ability at postgraduate level. With this certificate, you’ll be ready to take on new challenges, improve your impact in the workplace and have a firm foundation for further study.
Key features of the course
- Gain a valuable qualification recognised by industry and frequently attracting students sponsored by their employers
- Support your continuing professional development
- Gather evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level
To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits. You'll choose one 30-credit core computing module and 30 credits from a range of option modules.
Fees and funding
For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- part time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- The Open University
- general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 303 5303