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Computing

Open University in Ireland

Course code
E81
Level
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Award
Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7
Classification
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Awarding body
Open University
Duration
2 years part-time study. How long it takes Most students study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing part-time, completing 60 credits a year over two years. Typically, this means 12–13 study hours each week. You must complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Computing within four years.* *You must complete the MSc in Computing (Networking) within four years or by 31 December 2028, whichever is sooner.
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Programme summary

This flexible diploma enables computing practitioners to pursue their career goals, choosing from cyber security, software development and IT management, plus options in innovation management and systems thinking.

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: § Reading: 5.5 § Writing: 5.5 § Speaking: 5.5 § Listening: 5.5 § Overall: 6.0.

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