About The Course

This course is designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply information technology to their current career or want to change career direction.

It covers a wide range of topics including programming databases security project management and computer networking giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems as well as an awareness of emerging technologies and developments.

• Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
• Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level

There are six entry points through the year. This allows you to start when it is most suitable.

Why choose this course?

• Study key areas of information technology including applications of programming data modelling computer networks and security
• Explore creative and innovative applications of technology to real-world problems
• Develop your analytical evaluative and problem-solving skills in relation to IT-based solutions
• Gain a thorough understanding of the social and legal aspects of the Information Technology field (e.g. British Computer Society Code of Conduct and Data Protection)
• Benefit from valuable experience of working on projects for real business opening up new career opportunities in management supervision or as a practitioner (eg database/IT developer or system designer/analyst) in industries which make substantial use of computers and information technology.