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
Build advanced skills and take your computing career to the next level. This masters degree allows you to tailor your studies through a broad route or follow a specialist pathway in software engineering accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. You’ll explore software systems, data management and information security, and learn to design effective solutions to real computing challenges. Practical and research-based study helps you apply your learning with confidence. You’ll graduate ready to take on senior roles in industry or continue your studies through research.
Key features of the course
- Bring together theory and practice and draw on your background and experience
- Choose a route and modules to fit your career needs and professional interests
- Build a platform for further research studies
You’ll choose one of two routes:
- Broad route
- Software Engineering route
Broad route
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits. You'll choose two 30-credit core computing modules and two 30-credit option modules.
Software Engineering route
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits. You'll study two compulsory 30-credit modules and choose two 30-credit option modules.
Fees and funding
For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- The Open University
- general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 303 5303