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  • Take a leap in your computing career

    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 modules 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 modules to gain a postgraduate Certificate in Computing, or you can study an individual module or modules 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 modules. They recognise that OU study benefits their organisations as well as their employees.


    Latest news

    The OU’s postgraduate Computing programme is pleased to announce that it has successfully bid for 15 Commonwealth Distance learning scholarships in 2012. Students who successfully apply for the scholarships will be able to study either MSc Computing for Commerce and Industry, MSc Software Development or MSc Advanced networking.

    Students from all developing commonwealth countries are welcome to apply.
    For further information, please visit: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/

    Come and join us: you can study our modules from almost anywhere in the world.

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