PG Dip Computer Science

University of Essex Online

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, computing becomes more attractive to those looking to change careers to a field where their skills will be in high demand.The online nature of this conversion course makes it easy to fit around your existing job, and the course covers both essential themes within computer science as well as more specialist topics such as:how to contextualise and develop information systems using object-oriented approaches in languages such as Python and SQLthe underpinning concepts and skills of Software Engineering Project Management, including traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle modelscomputer networks, network security fundamentals and information security governance principlesThroughout the course you will develop a number of programs and applications, and the technical skills you will develop will be an asset in whichever area of computer science you go on to work in. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.