

There's more growth and innovation in computing than in any other area of business. The individuals and organisations best equipped to respond to challenges such as globalisation and new technologies will be those with the vision to ensure that their skills and knowledge are kept current and set in a broad educational context.
The OU Postgraduate Computing programme delivers innovative practice-based courses leading to Masters-level computing and IT qualifications for professionals, using our unique approach to part-time distance learning using online and tutored learning techniques.
You can choose a recognised postgraduate Diploma or an MSc degree in:
You can combine four of our short courses to gain a postgraduate
Certificate in Computing, or you can study an individual course or courses for your own professional development, or for interest.
Over 8,000 employers have demonstrated their confidence in the OU's expertise by sponsoring their staff to take our Postgraduate Computing courses. They recognize that OU study benefits their organisations as well as their employees.
Come and join us: you can study our courses from almost anywhere in the world.