Computing (E81) (Taught)

Advance your computing career with this flexible postgraduate diploma. Choose a broad route or specialise in software engineering, building advanced knowledge, skills and techniques. You’ll explore software systems, data management, cyber security, and innovation management, and develop a professional mindset to apply computing in real-world contexts. Designed for computing practitioners or graduates wanting to shift into IT leadership, this qualification prepares you for senior roles or further study. Transferable skills in analysis, strategy and project execution help you draw on your experience and drive your career forward.

Key features of the course

• Choose a study route that fits your professional needs and interests

• Draw on your background and experience

• Develop transferable skills applicable to employment and continuing professional development

• Top up to the MSc in Computing in just one more year

Course Modules

You’ll choose one of two routes:

Broad route
Software Engineering route

Broad route

To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits. You'll choose two 30-credit core computing modules and two 30-credit option modules.

Software Engineering route

To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits. You'll study two compulsory 30-credit modules and choose two 30-credit option modules.