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Course summary
Computing and data analysis play an important role in almost all private and public sector employment. The need to understand how to use IT and data to inform business decisions has never been more important. This qualification introduces you to some basic skills in exploring and analysing data sets and solving practical problems using mathematics, statistics and computing. It forms a foundation for further study or employment in the fields of mathematics, statistics, computing or data science. Key features of the course
- Introduces mathematical, statistical and computing techniques
- Covers basic use of a range of appropriate software, including writing code in the Python language
- Provides experience of carrying out data analysis and commenting on the results
- Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to a higher qualification in data science or employment in a wide range of sectors, including finance, government, health, education, the voluntary sector, business and commerce
Modules
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits: You’ll study four 30-credit modules.
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.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification, but it’s very important you’re well prepared to study mathematics at this level, and are able to read and write to a good standard of English. Ideally, you’ll also have some basic knowledge of computing. You do need experience in mathematics – you should have a working knowledge of all of the following topics: - arithmetic of whole numbers, decimals and fractions (including negative numbers, powers and roots) - algebraic manipulation, such as multiplying out brackets, factorising simple expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, manipulating algebraic fractions and manipulating powers of variables - percentages, ratio and proportion - simple inequalities - exponential functions, logarithms and the rules for manipulating them.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/t42#entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7272 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2318 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2376 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2624 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £6984 | Whole course |
| EU | £7472 | Whole course |
| International | £7472 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7472 | 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 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ