9 Computing Postgraduate Degree Programs

This 100% online and part-time short conversion course will introduce you to the fundamentals of computing. It is intended for individuals interested in the field of computing who don’t have the required academic background or work experience to break into this in-demand industry. Through this online PG Cert Computer Science, you will explore current trends, best practices and gain technical skills, as well as developing your ability to collaborate with others and problem solve. By the end of your studies, you will have gained computing knowledge and skills that will prepare you for a number of career paths in this rapidly growing industry. You will also be able to continue your studies and advance onto our PG Dip or Masters programme.

This flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Computing enables computing practitioners to pursue their career goals. You'll gain advanced knowledge, skills and techniques and develop a professional approach to studying and applying computing. You can choose modules to meet your requirements or focus on information security and forensics, networking, or software engineering.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Computing is an intensive programme of study designed for graduates and professionals with appropriate industrial experience. It will develop your knowledge and skills in computing, support a professional approach to the application of those skills, and demonstrate your capability for advanced-level study. A wide choice of modules enables you to meet your immediate career needs or extend your understanding of this broad subject.

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school computing curriculum for the 11-16 age range. You’ll explore how to teach children computing and digital skills through hands-on activities such as programming and practical projects.

As the world grows increasingly reliant on technology, the need for knowledgeable computing professionals also rises. This 100% online and part-time conversion short course is designed for individuals who don’t have a computing background and are looking to move into this in-demand field. On this online PG Dip Computer Science, you will explore the broad field of computer science and gain technical know-how as well as a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Developing these practical skills and core knowledge is essential to prepare you for a career in computer science. At the end of the course, you will be able to continue your studies and advance onto the full Master's programme.

The Postgraduate in Science in Computing programme is designed for IT graduates, or IT professionals, seeking to strengthen their discipline knowledge and skills to enhance their employability and support career progression. The programme assumes prior learning in core computing subjects and seeks to build upon this with 60 ECTS of taught modules addressing subject matter pertinent to the current computing landscape, including programming, computer architecture and networking, blockchain, databases and embedded systems.

This course is suitable for individuals who would like to pursue a career in the IT industry, such as web design and development, database design/development or database administrator, programmer, applications developer, and software engineering.

If there was ever a time to enter the cyber security field, it is now. With cyber threats and attacks increasing in both frequency and sophistication as well as the growth of the Internet of Things, the demand for cyber security professionals is increasing rapidly. It is estimated that by 2021 there will be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs worldwide. On this HNC/HND course you will learn how to protect computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyber-attacks.

The Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 1) will develop the academic knowledge, skills and English Language Proficiency (ELP) for entry into the PQP semester and therefore Master’s degrees at ECU. The Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT (Stage 2) will equip students with the knowledge, skills and English Language Proficiency (ELP) for entry into master's degrees in the School of Science (Computing and Security) at ECU.