Program Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Computing at The Open University UK is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need either a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience and also be able to demonstrate that you can study at postgraduate level. If you do not hold a degree, we would expect you to complete our Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) before embarking on this postgraduate diploma.
You will also need to be proficient in English, to an IELTS standard of 6.0. If you are unsure you will be able to take a free English test as part of the registration process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,851 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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