Computing (K22)

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Open University

Course details

Course description

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.

**Key features of the course**
- A valuable qualification recognised by industry and frequently attracting students sponsored by their employers.

- Designed to support your continuing professional development.

- Provides evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level.

Subjects

  • Computer studies
  • Information technology

Provided by

Open University

general-enquiries@open.ac.uk

0300 303 5303

Provider website

Student Recruitment Team

PO Box 197

Milton Keynes

MK7 6BJ

Entry requirements

You will need a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience. If you do not hold a bachelors degree, irrespective of your industrial experience, you will need to study a module from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at postgraduate level. On successful completion, you can link your study to this qualification at a later date. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see the IELTS website for details. Our badged open course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, will introduce you to the nature of Master's level study. It offers essential preparation for pursuing your learning at this level – and is free.

Course options

Course details

Distance learning

1st May 2024 to 1st May 2025

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Distance Learning

Online

None