Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303

This diploma develops your skills in and understanding of computing and electronics. These two areas underpin many aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with knowledge of electronics provides an excellent platform for IT-related careers. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.
Key features of the course
Practice electronics using our remote laboratory
Develop programming and other computing skills
Choose from four focus options within the computing strand
Develop transferable skills applicable to both computing and engineering professions
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsThis section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsStudent Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone:0300 303 5303