
Overview
After completing this Computing and IT and Design diploma from The Open University UK, you’ll be ready to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.
Key features of the course
- Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and design
- Provides a choice of computing & IT topics to focus on
- Builds a solid foundation for further study
Skills for career development
This qualification will equip you with a sound grasp of the principles of technologies in your specialist area, an ability to apply the principles, and an awareness of surrounding issues. Depending on your choice of second subject – business, design, mathematics, applied psychology or statistics – you’ll have a unique and focused skills set that will enhance your existing career and put you in a strong position in the jobs market, which increasingly depends on computing technologies across all sectors.
During the course you will gain a range of valuable transferable skills in communication, time management, analysis and problem solving, and be well prepared for further study should you decide to top up to an honours degree.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Algorithms, data structures and computability
- Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century
- Cisco networking (CCNA)
- Communication and information technologies
- Object-oriented Java programming
- Managing IT: the why, the what and the how
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Design Informatics & Information Sciences Computer Sciences View 38 other Masters in Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification; however, you’ll need some basic knowledge of computing, and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
At current prices, the total cost of your qualification would be £12,384
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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