Computing and IT and Mathematics The Open University UK

Overview

This Computing and IT and Mathematics DipHE diploma from The Open University UK Key features are:

• Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and mathematics

• Provides a choice of computing & IT topics to focus on

• Builds a solid foundation for further study

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

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 increases 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; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

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.

Career opportunities:

Computing and IT is a rapidly growing sector of employment, and the UK is recognised as a world leader in producing talented graduates. You could develop your skills and knowledge in the key employment areas in need of skilled candidates. Employers highly regard Open University computing and IT graduates for their ambition, time management and organisational skills.

This diploma course opens the way for a wide range of IT-related careers. Growth areas and areas of high demand include cyber security, mobile development, cloud computing and the management of Big Data.

In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):

• applications programmer
• information systems manager
• database administrator
• information technology consultant
• multimedia programmer

• software engineer
• systems analyst
• systems designer
• computer support specialist
• webmaster