Graduate Diploma in Computing
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate diploma
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying at bachelor’s in the Graduate Diploma in Computing program at the university of Buckingham in England:
This programme of study is intended primarily for graduates from any non-computing background to obtain fundamental knowledge and understanding of a range of core subjects in Computing. The overall aim of education is to either equip the graduates who want to develop their careers in their own areas of speciality with additional understanding, awareness and skills of IT and Computing, or help those who want to change their careers into IT and Computing. The programme can also serve as a pre-requisite for advanced master’s programmes in Applied Computing at Buckingham.
Graduates who successfully complete the programmes are eligible for entry into the MSc in Innovative Computing degree programme.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 12 months
- Degree awarded by: The university of Buckingham in England
- Admission criteria: High school diploma
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fee for the full program: 10224
- Application fee: 0
- Currency: pound
- Type: Full-time
- Format: In-person
Curriculum:
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Problem Solving and Programming 1
- Object Oriented Programming
- Principles of Database Systems
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Project
- Software Engineering
- Software Project Management
- Web Applications Development
Career opportunity:
graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among the alumni, they have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.
Application Requirements:
Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class honours in a non-computing degree.
English language requirements:
| Examination | Minimum Grade |
| IELTS | Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) |
| TOEFL* (iBT) | 79 (minimum component scores of Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21). Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above. |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59) |
| Skills for English | B2 Pass with Merit |
| WAEC | Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1 |
| Language Cert IESOL B2 Level | Minimum score 38/50 per skill |
Deadlines and intakes:
Intakes: January
January 2024 start: International students apply by 24 November 2023*
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Expenses (GBP)
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
Buckingham university offers accommodation to its students with free insurance, in fact, the best student insurance of the country. All the residences are equipped with necessary facilities like WiFi, heating, lighting, vacuum cleaners, Launderettes, wardrobe, shower, wash basin and WC, as well as kitchen necessities like microwaves, freezers, kettles and toasters. It is worth mentioning that the security in campus is extremely important to the staff. The 24-hour security ensures that.
The university offers different types of residences with different prices and different facilities and amenities. The Sunley House consists of 39 ensuite rooms and costs £170 a week. Norton’s Place, which includes 8 rooms, costs £205 a week and is suitable for couples. Hailsham House has 43 Premium ensuite, that cost £170 a week and 42 standard rooms, all of which cost £130 per week.
Hutber House includes 20 Standard rooms that cost £130 a week. Bishops Court holds 32 flats that cost between £130 to £140 a week, the price varies based on the level of the privacy of the rooms. Mitre Court consists of 22 Flats with standard rooms and cost £130 and 7 self-contained Flats that cost roughly £205 a week. Beloff House holds 66 Ensuites that cost up to £140 per week. The university offers many more accommodation options in different parts of the city with similar facilities and costs.
After Graduation
The Careers and Employability Service supports students as they prepare for the future. This includes:
- exploring career and further study options
- developing the professional skills and self-awareness that employers value
- accessing employment, placements and work experience
- preparing for success in a competitive graduate job market
Buckingham University offers one-to-one careers consultations, on-demand mock interviews, and an online hub of resources to support career preparation and job hunting. Its popular workshops run every term and it works closely with academic faculties to tailor these to students’ needs. Students also have the opportunity to interact with recruiters and professionals, including Buckingham alumni from around the world, at our guest speaker events.
This University typically offers a mix of both virtual and on-campus activities throughout the year, giving students, employers and guest speakers the flexibility to to engage remotely or in person.