Overview

This Computing and IT Practice DipHE degree from The Open University UK provides a broad-based foundation in computing and IT. It includes a work-based element and builds on your existing skills. The modern world depends on computers and IT systems to function. Gain the skills to work with computing and IT systems and you’ll open up a huge variety of careers and other opportunities.

Key facts

Finance, government, business, commerce, public services such as health and education, and the voluntary sector are all critically dependent on computing and IT systems. This diploma course is an ideal starting point for a career in any of these sectors, focusing on information technology, computing, communication technology and related fields, or to enhance your existing career.
Research by e-Skills UK has shown that IT and telecommunications now employs 1 in 20 of the UK workforce. It also suggests the digital sector will need nearly 300,000 new recruits by 2020 to meet the demand for skills in this area.
Growth areas and areas of high demand include cyber security, mobile development, cloud computing and the management of Big Data.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Includes work-based learning and is developed in partnership with employers.
Develop the computing and IT skills you already have.
Choose options that meet your particular needs and interests.
Build a solid for further study e.g. our Top-up BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Practice (Q68).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 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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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 39 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) 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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General requirements

To successfully complete the two compulsory work-based modules for this qualification, whatever your chosen career, you must:

be engaged in full-time or part-time employment – either paid or voluntary
have permission to carry out work-based learning tasks in your work setting
confirm that the work you submit is based on your practice in that setting.

It’s this vocational focus that distinguishes this diploma course from our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36).

You’ll need some basic knowledge of computing and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4092 GBP / year

≈ 4092 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3892 GBP / year

≈ 3892 GBP / year

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