PgD in IT


 
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree.

It is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6.

By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT and appropriate Diploma in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following:

  • Advanced Database Management Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Computer Services Management
  • Distributed and Parallel Systems (April only)
  • Knowledge Based Systems (April only)
  • Network Information Systems (April only)
  • Programming Paradigms (April only)
  • Realising the User Interface (April only)
    (this module has replaced User Interface Design and is not available for online registration)
  • System Design Methods (April only)
  • Web Engineering (April only)
    (this module has replaced WWW - Beyond the Basics and is not available for online registration)

BCS recommends a minimum of 250 hours study per module and the course culminates in a 3 hour written exam focusing on four of the above modules of your choice. Please be aware that practical experience is required to answer some parts of the exam.

Completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Professional Membership if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional. 

Professional Project

In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project, which will be the academic equivalent of a UK university honours degree project and has a recommended minimum study time of 300 hours. 

Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected postgraduate courses at university and means you are eligible to apply for BCS professional membership (MBCS).


Study Online with ASKPC

ASKPC is proudly introducing BCS Professional Examinations for the first time in Egypt and in the Middle East via eLearning. You will learn from leading provider of recognized IT qualifications. You can learn anytime, anywhere with ASKPC Virtual Academy. Click here to learn more about ASKPC.

How eLearning works?

To learn more about what you will get and how to study online, watch our interactive demo.
In addition to the eLearning courses, you will get:

- BCS Student Membership which is required to register for the exams at the BC
- Student CD with guides, past exams, and much more
- International Textbooks recommended by BCS (Additional fees)
- IEEE CEUs Certificate (upon successfully completing assessment requirements)
- ASKPC Attendance Certificate (upon successfully completing assessment requirements)

Prerequisites
Candidates are expected to be familiar with the material covered in the Certificate syllabuses and the Diploma syllabus with practical experience.

Examinations Venue

BCS Professional Examinations will be held twice a year, in April and in October at the local British Council in your country. Click here!

More information

To learn more about the BCS Examinations, click here to download your prospectus!



Registration will be available soon!