Graduate Diploma in Computing
University of Buckingham
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This programme of study is intended primarily for graduates from any non-computing background to obtain fundamental knowledge and understanding of a range of core subjects in Computing. The overall aim of education is to either equip the graduates who want to develop their careers in their own areas of speciality with additional understanding, awareness and skills of IT and Computing, or help those who want to change their careers into IT and Computing. The programme can also serve as a ...Read more

This programme of study is intended primarily for graduates from any non-computing background to obtain fundamental knowledge and understanding of a range of core subjects in Computing. The overall aim of education is to either equip the graduates who want to develop their careers in their own areas of speciality with additional understanding, awareness and skills of IT and Computing, or help those who want to change their careers into IT and Computing. The programme can also serve as a pre-requisite for advanced master’s programmes in Applied Computing at Buckingham. It is available over 4 terms starting in January. Graduates who successfully complete the programmes are eligible for entry into the MSc in Innovative Computing degree programme. The Graduate Diploma programme consists of 7 taught modules and an individual project. On completing the programmes, you will be able to understand the role that computers and networked systems play in the modern world.the essential knowledge and skills in programming together with relevant structures and concepts to create such systems.fundamental concepts and principles of databases, networking, object-oriented programming and human-computer interaction. advanced applications including data mining, multimedia, interactive computer graphics, and security systems.ethical, professional, social and legal issues in exploiting computing technology in practice.

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Ashish
26 Feb 25

Best Aspects of My University 1. Academic Support: The University of Buckingham offers exceptional academic support through its small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors...Read more

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Cedric
25 Feb 25

It is quite a small place just for the purpose of learning...Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class honours in a non-computing degree.

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£6,500 per year

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Accommodation fees - Residence - Hunter Street - Hailsham House - Number of rooms - 40 Weekly rate - 155 Standard room.

£11,000 per year

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Accommodation fees - Residence - Hunter Street - Hailsham House - Number of rooms - 40 Weekly rate - 155 Standard room.

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26 Feb 25
MSc Computing (by Research)
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25 Feb 25
PhD Computing
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University of Buckingham
Hunter Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bicester North  5.8 miles away

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