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Course summary
Get ready for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing technology sector with our BCS-accredited computing and IT degree. This future-facing course is informed by the latest industry needs, helping you develop the technical skills and expertise to thrive as an in-demand IT professional. You’ll start by exploring the hardware, software and systems that power modern businesses, learning to confidently manage networks or databases and develop software solutions to real-world challenges. As you progress, you can tailor your studies around your career goals, following a broad route or diving into cyber security, networking, software engineering, web development and more. Key features of the course
- Learn from experts on a course accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Build a toolkit of transferable technical, problem-solving and numeracy skills needed in a growing employment sector
- Learn the principles of hardware-, software- and systems-based technologies
- Develop modern programming skills in Python, Java and SQL
- Tailor your degree to your ambitions, choosing a broad or specialist route
Modules
This computing and IT degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. In Stage 1, you’ll study three 30-credit computing and IT modules and a 30-credit mathematics module. In Stage 2, you’ll study four 30-credit modules from your chosen route. In Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit modules from your chosen route and complete a 30-credit project module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Computer Society
- Engineering Council
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
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £23352 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £21996 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7632 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7440 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £24552 | Whole course |
| International | £24552 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24552 | Whole 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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2026. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ