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Course summary
Top-up to an honours degree in two years if you have a foundation degree or equivalent qualification. This degree will put you in a solid position to develop a career in information technology. You’ll be able to engage with challenges such as the specification, design, deployment and management of computing and IT systems. Choose modules to suit your career goals and finish with a project on a topic based on one of those modules. Key features of the course
- Build on the study you’ve already done and finish in only two years
- Choose modules to meet your needs and interests
- Gain practical experience of independent learning and reflective practice
- Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Modules
This top-up degree has one stage, comprising 120 credits: Your existing study makes up Stages 1 and 2. In Stage 3, you’ll choose three 30-credit modules and complete a 30-credit project 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
You must have passed one of the following OU qualifications: Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (X15) Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT Practice (W15) Some modules within this qualification also have entry requirements: TM351 – you must have passed Object-oriented Java programming (M250) and Algorithms, data structures and computability (M269) TM352 – you must have passed Object-oriented Java programming (M250) and Web technologies (TT284) TM355 – you must have passed Discovering mathematics (MU123), Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) or Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications (T194) Alternatively, you must have a similar qualification from somewhere else, for example: a foundation degree in a relevant subject a DipHE in a relevant subject an HND in a relevant subject plus work experience Talk to an advisor about how to apply. If you’re planning to start in October 2018, you must apply by 24 August 2018.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ