Admissions Open for PG Certificate in Computer Science at the University of Essex Online: Apply Now!

The University of Essex Online, UK, known for its excellence in teaching and research, has invited applications from interested students for their PG Cert Computer Science programme. 

Students will be able to delve deep into the essentials of computer science with this 8-month conversion course that will help them make a breakthrough in the most sought-after professional roles in this field. They will get the opportunity to progress into a PG diploma or a full-time master’s degree. 

About the Programme

PG Cert Computer Science deals with principles and theories of computing and key trends in the field. The course will focus on contextualising and developing information systems using object-oriented approaches in programming languages including SQL and Python. It will explore a range of topics such as computer networks, network security fundamentals and information security governance principles.

The students will be encouraged to collaborate through regular group work and joint projects. Students without prior knowledge of computer science or experience can also enrol on the course. The University of Essex will award a certificate on completion of the programme.

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Highlights of PG Cert Computer Science Programme

Here is some important information related to the University of Essex Online PG Cert Computer Science programme that students must note:

Entry Requirements 

The university encourages students from non-traditional backgrounds to apply for the courses. For this, they have two routes to enter the course. 

• Academic Route: The candidate must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution which is equivalent to a UK honours degree or a relevant professional qualification.

• Work Experience Route: The candidate must have three years of prior work experience.

• English Language Requirements: The English ability of the student should be equivalent to IELTS 6.5 bands. Alternatively, the university offers a free online test to assess the candidate’s proficiency in the English language. 

• Aptitude Test: Interested candidates will have to appear for a short aptitude test that will test their abilities to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. However, even if the student does not pass the test, they will be considered for the course.

• First Assignment: An assignment will be provided within the first two weeks of the course which the students must pass to continue the course. 

Course Delivery

The PG Cert Computer Science course will be delivered part-time in online mode for an indicative duration of 8 months. 

The course content will be delivered to students through a cutting-edge virtual learning environment (VLE) which will provide them access to the study materials such as lecture casts 24/7. It is a contemporary and accessible way to interact with multimedia content and engaging and interactive activities are used to check the progress and understanding of the course. 

Students do not need to download lots of software packages as the tuition fees include all the programming languages. The work will be carried out in the university’s online development environment. 

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Application Process

Students can apply online for the PG Cert Computer Science programme by visiting the webpage of the University of Essex Online. The detailed application process is given below:

• Step 1: Fill in the personal details and contact information.

• Step 2: Give details of your address.

• Step 3: Pay the tuition fees.

• Step 4: Provide your educational qualification and work experience.

This course will help students fill up a broad range of computer science field vacancies even if they do not have any prior computing knowledge. They will be able to succeed in roles such as entry-level software developer or programmer, web developer or programmer and information systems administrator.