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Computer Science (T56)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Distance Learning
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The Open University
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Gain the in-demand skills needed in a fast-moving digital world through our computer science certificate, designed using the latest industry insights and research. You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science and explore topics rapidly shaping how we live, work and connect. Gaining valuable transferable skills in computing, mathematics and programming, you’ll become a computational problem solver. So, whichever tech areas interest you most, we’ll equip you for an array of careers.

Key features

  • Immerse yourself in the latest developments in computer science

  • Develop programming, computing and mathematical skills that employers seek

  • Gain transferable skills applicable to computing and IT professions

  • Build a solid foundation for further specialist study

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • CertHE • Distance learning • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026
  • 02/2027
  • 04/2027

Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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Institution code:
O11

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