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Computing and IT Practice (Top-up) (Q68)

BSc (Hons) · false false · Distance learning · 10/2025 · UndergraduateDistance Learning
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The Open University

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Course summary

Top-up to an honours degree in two years if you have a foundation degree or equivalent qualification. This degree will put you in a solid position to develop a career in information technology. You’ll be able to engage with challenges such as the specification, design, deployment and management of computing and IT systems. Choose modules to suit your career goals and finish with a project on a topic based on one of those modules.

Key features of the course

  • Build on the study you’ve already done and finish in only two years

  • Choose modules to meet your needs and interests

  • Gain practical experience of independent learning and reflective practice

  • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Modules

This top-up computing and IT degree has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
Your existing qualification makes up Stages 1 and 2.
In Stage 3, you’ll choose three 30-credit modules and complete a 30-credit project module.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Distance learning • 1 to 2 years

Start dates

  • 10/2025

Application codes

Institution code:
O11
Campus name:
Distance Learning
Campus Code:
D
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

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.

Application codes

Institution code:
O11
Campus name:
Distance Learning
Campus Code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must have passed one of the following OU qualifications:

Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (X15)
Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT Practice (W15)
Some modules within this qualification also have entry requirements:

TM351 – you must have passed Object-oriented Java programming (M250) and Algorithms, data structures and computability (M269)
TM352 – you must have passed Object-oriented Java programming (M250) and Web technologies (TT284)
TM355 – you must have passed Discovering mathematics (MU123), Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) or Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications (T194)
Alternatively, you must have a similar qualification from somewhere else, for example:

a foundation degree in a relevant subject
a DipHE in a relevant subject
an HND in a relevant subject plus work experience
Talk to an advisor about how to apply.

If you’re planning to start in October 2018, you must apply by 24 August 2018.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For fees and funding information about this course, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.

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