Overview

Within this Computing and IT (Communications and Software) (Honours) BSc from The Open University UK you'll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware- and software-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations.

You'll learn about well-known software development processes and their phases; and activities and techniques that will help you to develop a critical understanding of the diversity of contexts of organisations, problems, and development teams.

Key facts

Focuses on software development and software engineering in modern day environments

Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

Quality assured by the European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education (EQANIE)

Career opportunities:

Computing and IT graduates are in demand by providers (such as software houses) and user organisations alike. The extensive range of organisations employing computing and IT graduates includes retail, financial services, leisure and gaming, telecommunications, broadcast media, digital media, manufacturing, transport, tourism, the public sector and healthcare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technologies in practice
Discovering mathematics
Essential mathematics
Communication and information technologies
Managing IT: the why, the what and the how
Object-oriented Java programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 86 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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.

In mathematics, your choice of introductory module will depend on your confidence and experience. Visit our MathsChoices website to decide which is right for you.

Tuition Fees

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8184 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7784 GBP / year

≈ 7784 GBP / year

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