{"id":1584,"date":"2026-08-02T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/?page_id=1584"},"modified":"2026-08-02T11:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:41:40","slug":"postgraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/study\/postgraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is a research institute and does not directly offer taught postgraduate qualifications. The Open University does, however, provide flexible postgraduate study in areas closely connected with KMi\u2019s research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant subjects include computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data management, software development, technology management and online learning. These can provide valuable preparation for professional development or subsequent doctoral research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postgraduate Computing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OU postgraduate computing qualifications allow students to develop their technical and professional knowledge while studying flexibly. Depending on the chosen qualification, students can explore areas such as information security, data management, project management and software development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualifications are available at postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma and master\u2019s degree level. 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