Computing and ICT
There's more growth and innovation in computing and ICT than in any other area of business. The individuals and organisations best equipped to respond to the challenge of rapidly changing technologies are those with the vision to ensure that their skills and knowledge are kept current and set in a broad educational context. Computing and ICT professionals with a strong skill set are much in demand today, and enrolling on a postgraduate computing course with the OU will keep you at the forefront of this influential discipline.
Our Postgraduate Computing and ICT courses provide you with the range of innovative, practice-based courses and qualifications that you need to develop your career. We offer several certificates, diplomas and masters degrees in computing and ICT, and you can choose to study topics such as software development and management, project management, computer forensics, information security, communication technologies and networks. You don’t need to have a first degree to register for a course, but you do need either previous study to the equivalent of HND level in the UK, or practical experience, which will enable study at postgraduate level.
Our programme website gives full details of the programme and the benefits for both you and your employer. You can study these courses from anywhere in the world.
Browse this website to discover the wide variety of postgraduate courses in computing and ICT, designed to help you work towards an MSc.
Where to start in Computing and ICT
The Postgraduate Computing and ICT programme is very flexible. You can generally choose the pace and the order of your study to fit in with your study aims and your other commitments. However if you’d like some guidance to help you decide on your appropriate study path, you will find advice about study paths towards particular qualifications on our programme website in the section called ‘Courses and Qualifications’.
Taught Masters
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Advanced Networking
Building on your Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking you can achieve an MSc by completing a research course using a specialist topic in this area. -
Computing for Commerce and Industry
This MSc develops the IT and business skills needed to lead technological and organisational change in contexts like remote and collaborative working, technology standardisation, and outsourcing. -
Information Systems
Increase your effectiveness in a fast-moving world where information and communication technologies are rapidly changing the way we conduct business. Choose flexible course options and a dissertation. -
Management of Software Projects
This MSc is designed to help computing professionals manage increasingly complex software systems within constraints of time, cost and quality, and to develop their project management skills. -
Software Development
This MSc provides the knowledge and techniques needed by skilled software developers to analyse complex problems, design solutions, and become professionals at the leading edge of their field. -
Strategic Management of Information Systems
This specialist degree will enable you to develop your ability to effectively contribute at a strategic level in the field of the management of information systems.
Diplomas
Certificates
Courses in Computing and ICT
See the list of all our individual courses in Computing and ICT.
Postgraduate research degrees
For information about postgraduate research degrees, visit the Research Degree pages.
Undergraduate options
See the list of undergraduate courses and qualifications in Computing and ICT.
Spotlight on Computing and ICT
I would recommend the OU to anyone
‘After University I joined an IT company and after a while I wanted to study to develop my career. The OU’s part-time courses were very well structured, and having all the course material and a timetable ensured that I stayed on track. I focused on courses relevant to my career, and presented the benefits to my employer, who offered financial support. I would recommend the OU to anyone.’ (Emma Hall)
Interested in a research degree?
The OU supports a vibrant research portfolio and the research community collaborates with top-ranked institutions in the UK and worldwide. If you’re interested in a research degree, such as an MPhil or PhD, check for the current topics supervised by academic staff in the Computing Department.
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