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Educational aims of the programme
The overall aim of the programme is to provide people of graduate status working, or planning to work, in a computing environment with the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by gaining additional knowledge and skills in the areas of Computing, Information Systems and Management of Computer Technology. The specific aims of the programme are as follows:
1. To provide students with a fuller, systematic understanding of current and developing computer technologies.
2. To enable students to explore the issues surrounding the Management of Information Technology in Business and Industrial contexts.
3. To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work.
4. To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners.
5. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding, critical awareness and ability to conduct evaluation of
6. current research issues.
7. To further develop students’ originality in applying analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills.
8. To provide advanced, conceptual understanding, underpinning career development, innovation and further study such as PhD.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR 2026:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each throughout the year
5/1, 2/2, 2/3, 6/4, 4/5, 1/6, 6/7, 3/8, 7/9, 5/10, 2/11, and 7/12
Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information on programme commencement dates.
Duration: 2 - 5 years
Study mode: Online learning
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| Induction Module | LJMU-IND-M-100 | 0.00 |
| Postgraduate Certificate Level | ||
| Software Development with Java | LJMU-7501-COMP | 20.00 |
| Computer Systems Technology | LJMU-7502-COMP | 20.00 |
| Database Design and Technology | LJMU-7503-COMP | 20.00 |
| Postgraduate Diploma Level | ||
| Computer Security | LJMU-7504-COMP | 20.00 |
| Management of E-Business | LJMU-7505-COMP | 20.00 |
| Research Methods | LJMU-7506-COMP | 20.00 |
| Postgraduate Award Level | ||
| Project Dissertation | LJMU-7507-COMP | 60.00 |
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
For more information on LJMU's Course Catalogue, click here.
Unicaf offers generous scholarships through the Unicaf Scholarship Programme which was founded to offer students the opportunity to further their education, by earning internationally recognised qualifications, at low cost, through online study.
Notes:
Unicaf reserves the right to amend the prices quoted thereafter in line with the Organizations' Pricing Policy. Fees are payable to Unicaf.
Total Fees comprise the following:
Note 1: These fees do not fall under any Scholarship Award and are in addition to the Tuition Fees.
Note 2: Will apply if the Total Fee is not settled in a lump sum payment and the student elects to settle the Total Fees in instalments. The Service Fee is calculated at GBP 30.00 per instalment. A Late Payment charge will be charged against all instalments not paid on time.
