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YOUR 2020/2021POSTGRADUATECOURSESPROSPECTUS
EXPLORE THE OUFREE YOURAMBITIONAchieve your goals with The Open University3Five reasons why you should choose us4Take your study even higher5What you can study6Learn in a way that suits you7How you build your qualification8How long your qualification will take9Fees and funding10Boost your career prospects11Our research – creating your curriculum12FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSEPostgraduate courses14BEFORE YOU GOOther useful informationGet in touch36BACK COVER
EXPLORE THE OUWhatever your ambition –whether you’re looking toexplore your full potentialor take your career to thenext level – we’re here tohelp make it happen.ACHIEVE YOUR GOALSWITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITYWe’re pioneers in distance learning. Since wewere founded, we’ve helped more than twomillion people realise their potential. Our uniqueapproach to learning means you don’t have to putyour life on hold to get the qualification you want.We will:You can expect:‒ help you get a qualificationto suit you and your goals‒ materials that are designedwith you in mind‒ provide you with theteaching and learningresources you’ll need‒ continuous innovation –we’ve been leading the wayin distance learning for over50 years, ensuring educationis accessible, whateveryour circumstances‒ offer a flexible learningexperience based aroundyou and your life‒ use technology and teachingmethods that enhance yourstudy experience‒ be there to support youevery step of the way.278% f FTSE 100ocompanies havesponsored employeeson OU courses‒ access to world-class resources,whenever you need them‒ qualifications that are respectedby employers the world over.3
EXPLORE THE OUFIVE REASONSWHY YOUSHOULDCHOOSE USWe’re open to you.We make learningavailable to all, regardlessof background, age oradditional learning needs.2.3.4.5.You can studyaround your existingcommitments. We’reexperts in helpingpeople fit their studiesaround their busy lives.Our qualifications arevocationally focused,ensuring you can putwhat you learn intopractice immediately.41.We guaranteeoutstanding valueand a high-qualityeducation at acompetitive price.You get more thana highly respectedqualification. You’ll beable to show you’rededicated and committed– personal qualities that arevalued in the workplace.TAKE YOURSTUDY EVEN HIGHERIt’s great you’re looking intopostgraduate study. Youcould become a specialistin your field and opendoors to more senior roles.Exploring a subject ingreater depth can belife-changing, especiallywhen it’s with the OU.We’ll put everything intohelping you succeed.We’ll work aroundyou, wherever you areYou won’t have toput your life on hold.With The Open University,there’s no need to relocateor give up your day job.That’s why thousandsof people choose us forpostgraduate study.Have you studiedbefore?If you’ve studied before atpostgraduate level, you mightbe able to count it towardsyour OU qualification. Thiscan cut down the modulesyou’ll need to study, savingyou time and money.If you tell us what you’vedone, we’ll do the rest.Go to credit transfer.To anyone thinking aboutdoing an OU degree, myadvice is stop thinkingabout it and do it, itcan be life changing.Neil McIvor,MSc in Mathematics5
EXPLORE THE OULEARN IN A WAYTHAT SUITS YOUWHAT YOU CAN STUDYWhatever inspires orexcites you, our tutors willintroduce you to worldclass research and ideas.You can study three types ofpostgraduate qualification:Masters degreeStudy modules towards aninternationally respectedqualification while gainingspecialist academic,professional or technical skills.Postgraduate diplomaWork towards a widelyrecognised qualification.A postgraduate diplomais equivalent to two-thirdsof a masters degree.Postgraduate certificateIdeal for professional andcareer development, this is thefirst step towards a mastersdegree as well as being a valuablequalification in its own right.We’ll give you:‒ the flexibility to fit study aroundyour other commitments‒ the opportunity toenhance your career‒ freedom to follow yourpassions to the next level.Entry requirementsTypically, you’ll be expectedto have a degree. But you mighthave professional experience,other qualifications or prioruniversity-level study that’llhelp set you up for success.What matters is that you’re able to:‒ find and understand researchmaterial written for experts‒ critically analyse your findings‒ follow academic conventionwhen presenting findings, ideas,bibliographies and references‒ reflect on different theories andrelate them to your own studies.Whatever course youdecide on, you’ll need:‒ a computer you haveregular access to‒ internet access‒ an appropriate level of proficiencyin English. (You can check yourEnglish skills at openuniversity.co.uk/englishlanguage.)You’ll have the flexibilityto fit study around theother things going onin your life, whateverthey may be.Distance learningwith the OUWe’ve designed our learningexperience to combine flexibilityand regular contact. We’ll give youthe help you need to learn in thebest possible way. You’ll get regularsupport from tutors and access toall the materials and resourcesessential to your course.You’ll also have access to studentsupport teams, who’ll be there tohelp you on your learning journey.How you’ll be assessedYou could be assessed ina variety of different waysdepending on your choice ofcourse. We use a combinationof written assignments, oralor practical assessments,projects, examinations,dissertations and portfolios.Pioneering technologyWe’ve been using innovativetechnology to connect withour students since we firststarted. Examples include ouronline tutorials and moduleforums. We’ll make sure thatyou always have what youneed, and feel connected.Connect with other studentsYou can use our module discussiongroups to talk about subjects,course work or study methods.Do you have additionalstudy needs?We’re committed to helpingstudents with disabilities andadditional needs. We’ll giveyou the tools to help overcomeobstacles that could stand inthe way of your learning –whatever your needs may be.For more information, go todisability supportor call us on 44 (0)300 303 0266.You can also connect with uson social media or join one ofthe many informal Facebookgroups set up by students.Students associationYou’ll become a member of ouractive students association whenyou register. You can help influenceUniversity decisions, meet fellowstudents and develop new skills.Find out more at oustudents.com.Or join the conversation tagram.com/OUstudentslive.Your assessments will occurat set points during your course.What’s it like to study with The Open University?To find out more about distance learning, the OU studyexperience and how we’ll support you throughout yourstudies, go to openuniversity.edu/study.67
EXPLORE THE OUHOW YOU BUILDYOUR QUALIFICATIONHOW LONG YOURQUALIFICATION WILL TAKEYou gain a postgraduatequalification by buildingup a set number of credits.Exactly how longit will take to get yourqualification dependson which qualificationyou’re working towardsand how many creditsyou study each year.60 credits at postgraduate level.Credits‒ 60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate‒ 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diplomaPostgraduate certificate‒ 180 credits to gain a masters degree.You gain credits by successfullycompleting modules.ModulesPostgraduate certificate(60 credits)Postgraduate diplomaPostgraduate diploma1(120 credits)You choose the modules youwant to study, year by year.Getting started‒ All you need to do is choose whichqualification you want to study andregister on a module that countstowards that qualification.For information on how long yourqualification will take – see opposite.Remember, you may be able tocount previous postgraduate studiestowards your qualification. Thiscould save you time and money byreducing the number of modulesyou need to study. To find out more,go to credit transfer.Part time 60 credits a year 16–20 study hours a weekA further 60 credits at postgraduate level– total 120 credits.‒ With each module you successfullycomplete, you’ll earn a set number of credits.‒ Modules are either compulsoryor selected from a choice of options.Most of our students study parttime, taking 60 credits a year.The guide below gives you anidea of how long it will take youto gain your qualification.A further 60 credits at postgraduate level– total 180 credits.Masters degree1(180 credits)0Masters degree123Years to complete1Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study.For course-specific information, go to openuniversity.edu/courses and view your chosen qualification.89
FEES AND FUNDINGHow much will it cost?Get sponsoredA qualification comprises a seriesof modules, each with an individualfee. Added together, they give youthe total cost.See whether your employer wouldwant to help you learn and develop.It’s always worth asking.Open UniversityStudent BudgetAccounts Ltd (OUSBA)MORE ONLINEWhen you enrol with us, you’llbe offered the opportunity topay your fees through a loanfrom OUSBA.To find the fee for the qualificationyou’re interested in, go toopenuniversity.edu.FundingStudents living outside the UKaren’t normally eligible for atuition fee loan. We suggestchecking with your nationalgovernment or educationauthority for advice on funding.Self-funded studyYou can pay using a debit or creditcard, or by bank transfer. Or spreadthe cost with an Open UniversityStudent Budget Account – seeright for more information.Find out more aboutfees and fundingVisit Fees and fundingCall 44 (0)300 303 0266UK and EU students onlyOUSBA will pay your fees toThe Open University, and yourepay OUSBA either in asingle sum before your coursestarts – in this case there’s nointerest – or in agreed monthlyinstalments – in this case,interest does apply.The interest rate is calculatedon the amount you borrowand is fixed for the duration ofthe agreement. Interestapplies from the date thecourse starts. (Currentrepresentative APR 5.1%).Joint loan applicationsIf you’re worried aboutaffordability or a poor credithistory, you can apply for ajoint loan application witha third party e.g. partner,sibling, friend, etc.An OU qualification canreally boost your career.Employers the world overwill respect what you’vetackled. They know it’shard to juggle study,work and family life.Careers guidance.Right from day oneThere’s no better way to showyou can seize opportunity.That you’re ready to learn.And up for fresh challenges.‒ online forums, webinars,and Facebook live chatsGSK, IBM and PwC arejust some of the firms whichseek recruits from the OU.You’ll be workinghard. And we’ll beworking hard for youOur relationships with employershelp us understand what they’relooking for. Our educationalmaterials are often designed byleading industry experts. And wecheck them with skills councils,businesses and professionalbodies to make sure they’recurrent and relevant.That’s why so many employersare happy to sponsor their staffto study with the OU.We’ll help you start, change ordevelop your career, regardlessof your background. And you’lldiscover opportunities you mightotherwise never encounter.Once you’re registered,you’ll get access to:‒ a wealth of downloadable guidesand Your Career Planning Guide‒ online interactive career planningand CV building tools‒ our LinkedIn networking groupEXPLORE THE OUWe offer great value for money, and we’ll always help you find a way of paying thatsuits your circumstances. With The Open University, a world-class postgraduateeducation is an investment you can afford.BOOST YOURCAREER PROSPECTSYou’ll getEXCLUSIVEACCESSto OpportunityHub,the online platformconnecting OUstudents and graduateswith employersMORE ONLINEVisit Careersopportunities‒ one-to-one guidance fromexperienced careers consultants.Balancing OU study withother commitments givesstudents flexibility and timemanagement skills particularlyvalued by employers and canreally prepare students for lifebeyond higher education.Andrew Bargery,PwCPostgraduate studyIf you're eligible for agovernment fundedpostgraduate loan or grant,OUSBA may be able to takethis into account for incomeand affordability purposeswhen making an application.Find out more about OUSBAat openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.As a responsible lender, everyapplication made to OUSBAundergoes an affordabilitycheck to ensure you can meetyour financial obligations.1011
OUR RESEARCH –CREATING YOURCURRICULUMWe’re leading the wayin world-class research.Tackling real-life issues.And making sure thecurriculum you studyremains cutting edge.Volcano safetyFirst we developed EVOSS – theEuropean Volcano ObservatorySpace Services project. Nowwe’re developing a real-timesatellite volcano monitoringsystem, designed to expandworldwide. We’ll provide vitalinformation on lavas, gas columnsand ash plumes – potentiallyprotecting thousands of people.Dogs go digitalDr Clara Mancini set up ourfirst research programme intoanimal-computer interaction.Developing tools to enable dogsto work in medical detection.One tool lets diabetes-alertdogs raise help if their ownersuffers a hypoglycaemic attack.Another allows trained petsto operate lights or doors.Through digital technology, wehope to link these tools to wirelessappliances, alert others that helpis required, and make these evenmore useful in people’s homes.Rosetta: The great spacemission of our timeIt took 10 years for the Rosettaspace mission to reach Comet67P. But after travelling almostfour billion miles, it finally madeit on 6 August 2014.Getting there was the first hurdle.Then it was down to the importantinstrumentation built by the OUto do its work. Like Ptolemy, whichmeasured samples from the cometand found they contained sugarsand amino acids: the buildingblocks of life.I AM.TILLMANN HENSSLERTillmann heard aboutthe OU on TV and wasattracted by itsinternational reputation.He chose to study anMBA with the OUBusiness School.I chose the OU Business Schoolbecause it has a fantastic academicreputation in Germany andbecause of its triple accreditationfrom AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.The OU is flexible because theyrealise balancing a full-time job,family life and studying, yousometimes need help. Fitting mystudy around the job was achallenge, but it was worthwhile.I got a lot of support from thetutors who you could reach at anytime by email or by phone. You'remuch closer to the tutor than in a‘brick’ university.You can take the study materialsanywhere you want. You can studyat work, at home or on holidays.With the virtual forums you canchat with students and tutors andshare best practise and learnings.The MBA gave me the opportunityto change my career. It provided anexcellent business education and12the chance to learn new concepts,methods and skills, which canimmediately be put into practice atwork. I learned a lot from otherstudents, they were from differentbackgrounds with differentexperiences.I'd compare MBA study with doinga half marathon. You have a visionat the beginning that you want tosucceed after three years to havethe MBA the same way you wantto reach the finish line for your halfmarathon. And on the way, youneed all the energy and willpowerto meet challenges and obstacles.It's the determination and thefeeling afterwards that you'veaccomplished that goal whichkeeps you on track. And whenyou're there, it's just phenomenal.For me the MBA at the OU is one thebest things I have done in my life!Tillmann Henssler,MBA graduate13
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSEFIND APOSTGRADUATE COURSEMA/MSc OPENIn this section you canfind information aboutthe specific qualificationsthat we offer. There’s awide range of fascinatingsubjects to choose from.Do you want the freedomto create a personalisedcourse of study acrossa range of academicdisciplines? Then ourMA/MSc Open is ideal.POSTGRADUATE COURSESMA/MSc Open15Arts and humanities16Business and management18Childhood and youth studies20Computing and IT21Education22Not all postgraduate students wantto specialise in the traditional way.This is where our innovative mastersdegree is different.Why choose theMA/MSc Open?Engineering and technology management24Environmental and global development26Health and social care28Languages29You can:Mathematics30‒ Tailor your qualificationto suit your needs.Science32Social science and psychology34‒ Choose modules from a widerange of related subject areas.Systems thinking in practice35Put simply, the MA/MSc Open givesyou choice. It allows you the freedomto choose from a variety of modulesacross different subject areas.Whatever your reason forpostgraduate study, choosing theMA/MSc Open will demonstrateyour flexibility in approachingdifferent subjects and the breadthof knowledge you’ve gained inrelated disciplines. You’ll developa richer world-view in the learningprocess, bringing with it a set ofdesirable skills and attributes youcan apply to your personal andprofessional life, including:‒ adaptability‒ critical thinking‒ analysis and problem solving.SubjectsMastersdegreeChoose modulesfrom a wide range ofacademic disciplinesF81(MA/MSc)MORE ONLINEDiscover more and register onlineVisit openuniversity.edu/courses‒ Study to fit your evolvingambitions or personal interests.‒ Open up your career prospects.‒ Count previous studytowards your qualification.1415
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSEARTS AND HUMANITIESHuman culture andhistory gives us a deeperinsight into the world welive in and how we got here.Seek intellectual challengeand invigorate your passionfor the arts with OUpostgraduate study.Join around 1,800 studentscurrently engaged in our diverseprogramme, which covers manyfascinating aspects of historicaland contemporary cultures.Modules are designed to stretchyour abilities and refine yourresearch and analytical skills. You’llgain excellent credentials both forthe world of employment and forfurther higher-level qualifications.The table below shows thepostgraduate qualificationswe currently offer in artsand humanities.Advanced academicachievement, enhancedcareer opportunities andpersonal fulfilment. Justa few of the rewards you’llget from studying with omaMastersdegreeArt historyF33 (MA)Classical studiesF27 (MA)Creative writingF71 (MA)EnglishF58 (MA)HistoryF28 (MA)Humanities16Many of our postgraduates havecontinued into academic andresearch careers, going on tocomplete MPhil and/or PhDs.Some publish books and articlesresulting from their dissertationresearch. Others have used theirnewly acquired skills to help taketheir career to a more senior level inareas such as teaching, journalism,media and public sector employment.C20D35MusicF32 (MA)PhilosophyF30 (MA)MA in Art History (F33)MA in Creative Writing (F71)MA in Music (F32)This online MA will deepen yourunderstanding of art, architectureand visual culture, build youranalytical and critical skills, anddevelop the skills needed forindependent study and research.You will start by exploring thecore concepts and recentdevelopments that have shapedart history from RenaissanceItaly to the contemporaryCaribbean, before expandingyour understanding of visualand material objects.This online MA offers an excitingopportunity to develop your skillsas a writer in fiction, poetry, creativenon-fiction and scriptwriting. You’llwrite in a genre of your choice andexperiment with at least one otherthrough practical and inspiringactivities. Through sharing, readingand critiquing work in progress,your writing practice will be honedas you progress towards producinga substantial piece of your ownwork to a professional standard.This fascinating introductionto the methods and materialsused for music research will suitprofessionals working in a widerange of music-related settingsand is also applicable if you havea leisure interest in music.MA in Classical Studies (F27)This online MA will develop yourknowledge of the ancient GraecoRoman world and prepare you forindependent study, culminating ina dissertation. You will investigateclassical studies as a multidisciplinaryfield, examining texts, artefactsand other surviving evidencethrough a range of theoreticaland methodological perspectives,including options in classicalarchaeology, language andreception, and a subjectmodule based around thebody in classical antiquity.MA in English (F58)This online MA offers youa rich and exciting experienceof higher-level literary studyand enables you to developyour independent skills inliterary research, culminatingin a dissertation on a topicof your choice.MA in Philosophy (F30)This online MA will hone yourability to think clearly, reasonlogically, and develop your essaywriting, research and analyticalskills. You’ll put forward andevaluate arguments while exploringcurrent debates and issues inphilosophy – engaging witha wide range of fascinatingphilosophy texts and areas ofcontemporary enquiry withdiscussions on environmentalaesthetics, consciousness, globaljustice and political philosophy.MA in History (F28)This online MA develops yourresearch and writing skills througha close analysis of major themesand sources in the local andregional history of Britain andIreland 1750–1950. You’ll gainpractical experience of projectplanning through the completionof your own independentlyresearched dissertation.MORE ONLINEDiscover more and register onlineVisit openuniversity.edu/courses17
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSEBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTBusiness and organisationsare a vital part of modernlife, global economies,politics and cultures.Studying them and thepeople who are involvedin them is rewarding inmany ways. Apart fromstrengthening yourintellectual abilities, itcan enhance your careerand contribute to society.Upgrade your qualifications andbroaden your management skills,or seek opportunities to movefrom a professional, functional ortechnical role into a more senioror general management position.Whatever your starting point orend goal, gain an extra edge witha postgraduate qualification fromThe Open University Business School.Our Business School is one of anelite group of schools worldwidethat are accredited by the threeleading international accreditingbodies – the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of MastersdegreeBusinessadministrationC66E80F61 (MBA)FinanceK24E83F67 (MSc)Human resourcemanagementK25E84F68 (MSc)SubjectsTechnologymanagement(AACSB); the Association ofMBAs (AMBA); and the EuropeanFoundation for ManagementDevelopment, through its EQUISprogramme – hallmarks of qualityof teaching, learning materialsand qualification impact.The table above shows thepostgraduate qualificationswe currently offer in businessand management.We have more than26,000successful MBA graduatesin almost 100 countriesF69 (MBA)Selected highlightsMBA (F61)This internationally recognisedMBA is designed for practisingmanagers aspiring to higherpositions. The emphasis foryour learning is directly rootedin management practice. You’llfocus on strategic analysis andinterdisciplinary skills – buildingon a solid foundation of coredisciplines, including humanresource management,organisational behaviour,accounting and finance,marketing and operations.MBA (TechnologyManagement) (F69)If you’re looking for an MBAwith a focus on technology,this is the qualification for you.It’s applicable to technologymanagement and technologicalinnovation in a wide variety ofcontexts and sectors, including:information technology/informationsystems, telecommunications,computing, engineering,manufacturing, transportand logistics, retailing, energyproduction and supply, defenceand security, management andadministration, and any formof services, including health,welfare and leisure.MSc in Finance (F67)This qualification is designed tosupport professional developmentand practice in a wide rangeof roles in finance – whetheryou’re developing in your careeror aspiring to enter the sector. Itprovides a thorough grounding inareas such as corporate finance,financial decision-making, financialreporting and governance. You’lldevelop competences in applyingstatistical and econometrictechniques and gain knowledgeof the fundamentals of Islamicfinance and behavioural finance.You can choose to specialise eitherin derivatives and financial riskmanagement or in investmentand portfolio management, andwill complete your qualificationwith a dissertation on a financetopic of your choice that isrelevant to your interests orchosen career development.This qualification has beenaccepted into the CFA InstituteUniversity Affiliation Program.MSc in Human ResourceManagement (F68)This MSc combines an in-depthunderstanding of human resource(HR) management with a broaderexploration of its organisational andmanagement context. Whetheryou’re at the start of your careerin HR, aspiring to enter the HRprofession or a line manager, it willgive you up-to-date knowledgeof organisational theory andbehaviour and the specialistskills essential to practitioners.You’ll explore HR strategy bothwithin organisations (includingissues such as employee relationsand employee engagement,learning and development, andemployee resourcing and talentmanagement) and in relation to theexternal environment (includingglobalisation and internationalforces, social and technologicalchange, and governmentpolicies and regulation).Completing the MSc, and the relatedresidential school module, providesa route to professional membershipof the Chartered Institute of Personneland Development (CIPD).MORE ONLINEDiscover more and register onlineVisit openuniversity.edu/courses1819
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSECHILDHOOD AND YOUTH STUDIESOur interdisciplinaryapproach to postgraduatestudy in the field ofchildhood and youthdraws upon aspectsfrom childhood andyouth studies; sociology;health and social care;psychology; and education.Our teaching approachencourages students to linktheory to practical applicationand policy. You’ll improve yourknowledge, critical reflection andinsight into working with childrenand young people on each module.This subject is particularly relevantif you’re a graduate working in (oraspiring to work in) early-yearsprovision, education, social work,nursing, psychology, healthcare,youth-work settings, youth justice orthe voluntary sector. You can buildup your study from the certificatetowards the masters degree.Achievement of these advancedqualifications will significantlyenhance your career prospects.SubjectChildhood andyouth studiesCOMPUTING AND sdegreeK32E93F55 (MA)The table above shows thepostgraduate qualificationswe currently offer in childhoodand youth studies.MA in Childhoodand Youth (F55)This masters degree deliversan interdisciplinary approach tostudying childhood and youth,covering aspects of theory, policyand practice. It’s well suited if youwork with, or aspire to work with,children and young people. Or, ifyou want to advance academicallyor in your profession. It’s designedfor graduates in childhood andyouth studies; sociology; healthand social care; anthropology;psychology; or education.The MA comprises three 60-creditmodules: Children and youngpeople’s worlds (E808); Frameworksfor critical practice with childrenand young people (E809); anda dissertation module (E822).Postgraduate Diplomain Childhood and YouthStudies (E93)The postgraduate diploma comprisesthe first two modules from theMA in Childhood and Youth.Postgraduate Certificatein Childhood and YouthStudies (K32)The postgraduate certificatecomprises the first module fromthe MA in Childhood and Youth.We work with employers andsector-skills councils to offerindustry-relevant qualifications.We map our study to sector-skillsframeworks to ensure you’llhave the skills employers need.The table above shows thepostgraduate qualificationswe currently offer incomputing and IT.MSc in Computing (F66)MORE ONLINEDiscover more and register onlineVisit openuniversity.edu/coursesYou may also beinterested in ourQUALIFICATIONSIN EDUCATIONsee page 2220Stay at the forefront ofcomputing and IT withOU postgraduate study.Professionals with a strongskill set and advancedknowledge are verymuch in demand.This qualification provides a rigorousapproach to the study and applicationof computing. Choose betweenthree routes. Our flexible route letsyou choose modules to suit yourneeds. Or choose between theSoftware Engineering route and theInformation Security and Forensicsroute. They let you develop in-depthspecialist knowledge. Finish with anindependent project with either aprofessional or research duatediplomaMastersdegreeK22E81F66 (MSc)E96F87 (MSc)ComputingCyber securityPostgraduate Diplomain Computing (E81)Postgraduate Diplomain Cyber Security (E96)This flexible diploma enablescomputing practitioners topursue their career goals. You’llgain advanced knowledge,skills and techniques, and developa professional approach tothe study and application ofcomputing. You can choosemodules to meet the variedrequirements of industry and yourown career. Or focus on softwareengineering or informationsecurity and forensics.This industry-relevant qualificationgives a rigorous approach to thestudy and application of cybersecurity. It covers a range of topicsand incorporates transferableskills for professional development.It’s also the first two-thirds of ourMSc in Cyber Security.MSc in Cyber Security (F87)Cyber security is a growingconcern. There’s currently a majorskills gap and global demandfor cyber security professionals.Our MSc will put you in the idealposition to pursue a successfulcareer in cyber security. You’llcover information security, digitalforensics and other fundamentalconcepts, and complete yourmasters with an independentproject on a cyber security topicof your choice. It will either have aprofessional or research orientation.MORE ONLINEDiscover more and register onlineVisit openuniversity.edu/courses21
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSEEDUCATIONWhether you’re anexperienced practitioneror looking to move intoan
Masters degree A further 60 credits at postgraduate level - total 180 credits. You gain a postgraduate qualification by building up a set number of credits. Credits ‒60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate ‒ 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diploma ‒ 180 credits to gain a masters degree. You gain credits by successfully completing modules.
