BSc (Honours) in Computing & IT and Design
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
This degree combines computing & IT and design. You’ll divide your time equally between the computing & IT modules and the design modules. You’ll develop creative design thinking to address computer-based technology problems. We’ll introduce ideas relating to user-centred design, sustainable design, and the design process. This will complement the skills and knowledge you develop in computing & IT. And you’ll pick computing & IT focus to fit your needs and interests. Preparing you to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.
Key features of the course
- 50:50 split between computing & IT and design.
- Choose from four focus options within the computing & IT strand.
- Build a portfolio of design work to show your ideas and skills.
- Use online design studios as part of your practical design work.
We also offer a Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design (W42) that is the same in structure as the first two-thirds of this degree; similarly, our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design (T13) corresponds to the first third.
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- working in a group with other students
- using and/or producing diagrams and/or screenshots
- undertaking practical work
- finding external/third party material online
- using specialist software (for example the Design/Engineering Studio).
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with two 30-credit computing & IT modules followed by a 60-credit design module.
- Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study 60 credits in a specific area of computing & IT and follow this with a second 60-credit design module.
- Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study a further 30 credits in computing & IT, plus another 60-credit design module. You’ll conclude Stage 3 with 30-credit computing & IT project module.