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Open University Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering
Open University

Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering

Online United Kingdom

2 Years

English

Part time

13 Mar 2025

Apr 2025

GBP 7,272 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Introduction

This Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering. These are two areas that underpin most aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies.

Computing skills with basic knowledge of engineering can lead to an array of career opportunities. Apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.

Key features

  • An ideal starting point for a career in information technology, computing, communication technology or engineering
  • Introduces the fast-changing world of computing and engineering, and develops your mathematics skills
  • Sample tasters in computing and engineering
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
  • Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Specialist software
  • Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Practical work
  • Residential School

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 2 years
  • Time limit - 7 years
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