MSc in Computing
Open University
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This qualification is relevant to the industry. It covers a range of topics, incorporating transferable skills applicable to professional development. It provides a rigorous approach to the study and application of computing. Choose between four routes. A flexible broad route lets you select modules to suit your needs. Or choose one of the other routes listed to develop in-depth specialist knowledge. Finish with an independent project on a topic of your choice. The modules in the postgraduate ...Read more

This qualification is relevant to the industry. It covers a range of topics, incorporating transferable skills applicable to professional development. It provides a rigorous approach to the study and application of computing. Choose between four routes. A flexible broad route lets you select modules to suit your needs. Or choose one of the other routes listed to develop in-depth specialist knowledge. Finish with an independent project on a topic of your choice. The modules in the postgraduate computing programme are for professional computer specialists, engineers, technical managers and scientists who need to update their skills and knowledge in specific areas, and gain recognised qualifications to develop their careers. They have been developed to combine theoretical and practical aspects of computing, to enable you to become an effective professional in the computing industry.

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Ash
27 Feb 23

The student support is great and tutors are very helpful. Having some campuses in different locations would be good for students not based in southern England...Read more

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Kelly
14 Feb 23

Being able to study and improve myself in a way that I can manage is amazing. Everyone I have come into contact with has been very helpful. Although it is distance learning it is..Read more

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To start this MSc, 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.

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Fee: £9960. The total cost of your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them rather than the whole qualification up front.

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Fee: £13,950. The total cost you pay for your qualification is dependent on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them, rather than the whole qualification up front.

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Fee: £13,950. The total cost you pay for your qualification is dependent on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them, rather than the whole qualification up front.

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27 Feb 23
The student support is great and tutors are very helpful. Having some campuses in different locations would be good for students not based in southern England....
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14 Feb 23
Being able to study and improve myself in a way that I can manage is amazing. Everyone I have come into contact with has been very helpful. Although it is distance learning it is...
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