There are three pathways available for this diploma:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
We advise you to begin with modules from the first list before moving on to the second.
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits from List A:
List A: optional modules |
Credits |
Next start |
- Data management (M816)
Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.
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30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Digital forensics (M812)
This module will help you understand how to conduct investigations to correctly gather, analyse and present digital evidence to both business and legal audiences.
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30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Information security (M811)
Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation's information security.
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30 |
02 Nov 2019 |
- Project management (M815)
In this online module you’ll explore the whole life cycle of projects, from initiation, through to planning, scheduling, execution, handover and review.
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|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Software development (M813)
Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Software engineering (M814)
Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.
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|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
Plus
A further 60 credits from the List A, or from List B:
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits of compulsory modules (starting with M813):
Plus
60 credits from List B:
List B: optional modules |
Credits |
Next start |
- Advanced routing CCNP 1 (T824)
This module provides the knowledge, understanding and skills to deploy and manage internal and external routing protocols for large scale inter-networks using Cisco equipment.
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|
30 |
01 May 2019 FINAL |
- Continuing professional development in practice (U810)
This module allows you to evaluate and assess 150 hours prior learning and identify and progress appropriate development opportunities for future continuing professional development.
See full description Register
|
30 |
04 May 2019 |
- Data management (M816)
Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Digital forensics (M812)
This module will help you understand how to conduct investigations to correctly gather, analyse and present digital evidence to both business and legal audiences.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Information security (M811)
Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation's information security.
See full description Register
|
30 |
02 Nov 2019 |
- Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Develop your understanding of systemic inquiry, systemic action research and social learning in order to extend your skills of project, programme and change management.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 FINAL |
- Managing technological innovation (T848)
This module explores the processes that underpin technological innovation an understanding of which is crucial whether you are a user or producer of technological innovation.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Network security (T828)
This module will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of managing a secure communication across a large-scale inter-network using Cisco equipment.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Project management (M815)
In this online module you’ll explore the whole life cycle of projects, from initiation, through to planning, scheduling, execution, handover and review.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.
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|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Improve your management skills by exploring different approaches to engaging with complex situations and by developing your understanding of how cognitive processing shapes practice.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 FINAL |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)
To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits as follows:
60 credits of compulsory modules (starting with M811):
Plus
60 credits from List B:
List B: optional modules |
Credits |
Next start |
- Advanced routing CCNP 1 (T824)
This module provides the knowledge, understanding and skills to deploy and manage internal and external routing protocols for large scale inter-networks using Cisco equipment.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 FINAL |
- Continuing professional development in practice (U810)
This module allows you to evaluate and assess 150 hours prior learning and identify and progress appropriate development opportunities for future continuing professional development.
See full description Register
|
30 |
04 May 2019 |
- Data management (M816)
Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Develop your understanding of systemic inquiry, systemic action research and social learning in order to extend your skills of project, programme and change management.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 FINAL |
- Managing technological innovation (T848)
This module explores the processes that underpin technological innovation an understanding of which is crucial whether you are a user or producer of technological innovation.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Network security (T828)
This module will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of managing a secure communication across a large-scale inter-network using Cisco equipment.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Project management (M815)
In this online module you’ll explore the whole life cycle of projects, from initiation, through to planning, scheduling, execution, handover and review.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Software development (M813)
Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Software engineering (M814)
Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 Nov 2019 |
- Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)
This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 |
- Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Improve your management skills by exploring different approaches to engaging with complex situations and by developing your understanding of how cognitive processing shapes practice.
See full description Register
|
30 |
01 May 2019 FINAL |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T846 or T889
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 40 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.
We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us. This description was last updated on 8th June 2018.
If you have already completed some successful study at postgraduate level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards this Open University qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible as it may affect your choice of OU modules. If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete your qualification with us.