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Computing and IT (T12) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Computing and IT (T12)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This certificate will help you to understand some of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and IT while integrating mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking. Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play – and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in today's workplace. This certificate will give you a starting point for a wide variety of IT-related careers. Key features of the course

  • An ideal starting point for a career in information technology, computing, communication technology and related fields
  • Introduces the fast-changing world of computing and IT, and develops your mathematics skills
  • Sample tasters in computing and IT, networking, Linux and robotics
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study

Modules

This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits: You’ll study three 30-credit computing and IT modules and a 30-credit mathematics module.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Computing and IT (T12) at Open University - UCAS