Computing, IT & Cyber Security qualifications online
From your first IT diploma to a BEng or MBA. Study networking, AI, data science, web design, cyber security and software engineering online, with assignments instead of exams.
Single diplomas from £950 · Fast track in 6 months · International students welcome
career roles you can target, from IT support to IT operations manager.
- Qualifications
- 33
- Levels
- 2 to MBA
- Fees from
- £950
- Fast track
- 6 months
- Assessment
- No exams
- Start date
- Any time
Where are you starting from?
Pick the stage that matches your experience. Every route can lead to the next, all the way to a UK degree.
Level 2–3
New to IT or no formal qualifications. Build foundations and meet entry requirements for Level 4.
7 courses BuildLevel 4–5
The first two years of a degree. Get job-ready skills and 240 credits towards a top-up.
15 courses AdvanceLevel 6–7
Bachelor's and master's level study for experienced IT professionals and managers.
6 courses DegreesBEng & MBA
Full UK university degrees in software engineering, cyber security and data science.
5 coursesStart your IT career
New to IT or no formal qualifications. Build foundations and meet entry requirements for Level 4. 7 courses
Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security
Undergraduate Diploma · 50 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · OTHM Qualifications · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Data Science
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Web design and Development
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology with Graphic Design Certificate with Adobe
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 monthsBuild job-ready skills
The first two years of a degree. Get job-ready skills and 240 credits towards a top-up. 15 courses
Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in IT – Web Design
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-commerce
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in IT – Web Design
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in IT – E-commerce
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Computing and Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 5–6Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma progression · 240 credits · bachelor's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 monthsAdvance to senior roles
Bachelor's and master's level study for experienced IT professionals and managers. 6 courses
Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Certificate in Python
Undergraduate Diploma · 32 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6–7Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma progression · 240 credits · master's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Immersive Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 monthsEarn a UK degree
Full UK university degrees in software engineering, cyber security and data science. 5 courses
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 360 credits · UK university award View fees18 months · or £6,700 in 18 months BEngBEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Foundation Year - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £6,70018 months MBAMBA in Cybersecurity & Risk Management - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 10 months MBAMBA in Data Science and AI - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 10 months MBAMBA with Diploma in Data Science - 18 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,70018 monthsRoles you can target
Matched to the qualification level employers usually expect.
- IT Support TechnicianLevel 3–4
- Network AdministratorLevel 4–5 Networking
- Web DeveloperLevel 4–5 Web Design
- Cyber Security AnalystLevel 3 Cyber + Level 5–7
- Data AnalystData Science / AI diplomas
- Systems AnalystLevel 5–6 IT
- Software EngineerBEng (Hons) Software Engineering
- IT Project LeadLevel 6–7 IT
- IT / Digital Operations ManagerLevel 7 IT or MBA
From diploma to degree
Start with a diploma and keep going. Your credits count towards a full UK degree.
Level 3
IT, cyber or data science foundations.
Level 4 + 5
240 credits, equal to two years of a degree.
Study IT around your job
Regulated UK qualifications
Diplomas from OTHM, Qualifi and other Ofqual-recognised awarding bodies.No exams
Assessed by practical assignments you submit online.Fast track
Most diplomas can be completed in 6 months.Flexible fees
Interest-free instalments on every course.Common questions
Which IT qualification should I start with if I have no experience?
Start with a Level 3 diploma such as the Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology or the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT. They need no prior IT experience and lead directly to Level 4.
Can these diplomas lead to a degree?
Yes. A Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in IT or AI gives you 240 credits, equal to the first two years of a UK degree, so you can progress to a one-year top-up. Level 7 diplomas can lead to an MBA top-up.
Are the computing diplomas Ofqual-regulated?
Diplomas awarded by OTHM, Qualifi, EduQual or NQual are regulated qualifications on the Ofqual Register. University degrees such as the BEng (Hons) are awarded by the university partner named on your offer. Each course page names its awarding body.
How long do the courses take?
Single diplomas take 9 months, or 6 months on the fast track. Combined Level 4 + 5 diplomas take 15 months (10 months fast track), and the BEng (Hons) takes 24 to 36 months.
How much do computing courses cost?
Single diplomas cost £950, or £1,250 on the fast track. Combined diplomas start from £1,500, and the BEng (Hons) Software Engineering starts from £5,900. Instalment plans are available.
Can I study while working?
Yes. Every programme is 100% online with assignment-based assessment, no exams and no mandatory attendance, so you can study around your job from any country.
Not sure which IT course suits you?
Tell us about your experience and goals. An adviser will recommend the right level and specialism, usually within minutes.
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