PGCert Computing Science at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

We live in a digital world. We need people like you with specialist technical skills to develop and maintain systems, software, and networks. Computing Science at Oxford Brookes is packed with real-world projects and industry-relevant experience to help you work towards a career in any computing related area.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: PG Cert - 3 months; part-time: PG Cert - 6 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you join us for the MSc, you’ll complete 6 taught modules of 20 credits each, and a dissertation of 60 credits. The taught modules cover a full range of academic and professional skills.

Career pathways

Computing science is a practical and useful degree that could help you develop your career in almost any industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To join this course you'll need a 2:2 UK bachelor's degree, in a non-computing subject. If your degree contains only a small element of technical computing you can also be considered. For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level. If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,975 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: PG Cert - 3 months; part-time: PG Cert - 6 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/computing#apply

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