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

Course details
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 1 to 2 years
  • Part-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

If you already have a foundation degree or equivalent qualification, this top-up gives you the chance to achieve a full honours degree in just two years. You’ll explore the challenges of specifying, designing, deploying and managing computing and IT systems, while tailoring your module choices to fit your career ambitions. The degree concludes with a substantial project linked to your chosen modules, providing you with the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and specialism. It’s a flexible and practical route to strengthen your expertise and advance your career in the information technology field.

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

Course Modules

This top-up computing and IT degree has one stage, comprising 120 credits.

Stage 3: You’ll begin at Stage 3 (your existing qualification makes up Stages 1 and 2), and choose three 30-credit modules to suit your needs and interests, plus complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Entry 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)

Alternatively, you must have a similar qualification in a relevant subject from somewhere else, for example:

a foundation degree
a Diploma of Higher Education
an HND plus work experience.

Some of the modules within this qualification also require you to have completed other OU modules or equivalent study (read the Entry requirements on the module descriptions).

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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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