Course summary
This qualification covers various topics, incorporating transferable skills applicable to professional development. A flexible, broad route lets you select modules to suit your needs. Or choose from the Networking route or the BCS-accredited Software Engineering or Information Security and Forensics routes to develop in-depth specialist knowledge. Finally, finish with an independent project on a topic of your choice. Key features of the course
- Brings together theory and practice and draws on your own background and experience
- Enables you to tailor your studies to your specific career needs and professional interests
- Provides an excellent platform for further research studies
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 o Reading: 5.5 o Writing: 5.5 o Speaking: 5.5 o Listening: 5.5 o 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ