BSc (Honours) in Computing & IT and a second subject Open University

Computing & IT studied with a second complementary subject can open careers in a wide range of sectors. This degree combines computing & IT and a second subject: business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics. You’ll divide your time equally between the computing & IT modules and the second subject modules. The name of your degree will include your second subject. For example, BSc (Hons) Computing & IT and Business.

Key features of the course

• Choose from five-second subject options.
• Choose from four focus options within the computing & IT strand.
• Tailor a study programme to meet your needs and interests.

We also offer a Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42) that is the same in structure as the first two-thirds of this degree; similarly, our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) corresponds to the first third.

Accessibility

We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:

• studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
• using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
• working in a group with other students
• using and/or producing diagrams and/or screenshots
• undertaking practical work
• finding external/third party material online
• using specialist software (for example the Design/Engineering Studio).

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

• Knowledge and understanding
• Cognitive skills
• Practical and professional skills
• Key skills

The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

Course details

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• You’ll start Stage 1 with two 30-credit computing & IT modules and 60 credits of study in your chosen second subject.
• In Stages 2 and 3, the modules you’ll study will be determined by the route you choose.