
Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
13 Mar 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,272 *
STUDY FORMAT
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
Program Outcome
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this qualification, you’ll have knowledge and understanding of:
- The fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and engineering
- A range of situations in which computing systems are used, the ways in which people interact with them, and the possibilities and limitations of such systems
- An awareness of major trends in computing and engineering and of the implications of these trends.
Cognitive skills
On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:
- Apply and critically evaluate key computing and engineering concepts in a range of contexts
- Select and apply techniques and tools for abstracting, modelling, problem-solving, and testing computing systems and engineering systems and their components, and be aware of the limitations involved.
Practical and/or professional skills
On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:
- Analyse, evaluate and/or test computing systems and/or engineering solutions, using appropriate simulation and modelling tools where appropriate
- Plan and organise yourself and your work appropriately, including keeping systematic records of work in progress and outcomes
- Identify and address the ethical, social and legal issues that may arise during the development and use of computing systems and engineering systems
- Use appropriate professional tools to support your work.
Key skills
On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:
- Communicate information, arguments, ideas and issues clearly and in appropriate ways; bearing in mind the audience and the purpose of your communication
- Work independently, planning, monitoring, reflecting on and improving your own learning
- Find, assess and apply information from a variety of sources, using information technology where necessary
- Select and use accurate, appropriate mathematical and analytical techniques to solve problems.
Curriculum
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll study two 30-credit computing modules and two 30-credit engineering modules.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Computing
You'll study both of the following:
- Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1 (TM111)
- Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 2 (TM112)
Engineering
You'll study both of the following:
- Engineering: Frameworks, Analysis, Production (T193)
- Engineering: Mathematics, Modelling, Applications (T194)
Assessment
Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.
Computer-Marked Assignments
- Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.
Tutor-Marked Assignments
- You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
- They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
- Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.
End-of-Module Assessments
- The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
- Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.
Exams
- Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
- You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
- Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
- If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.
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Career Opportunities
Skills for career development
This certificate is useful if you already work or would like to work with computing and IT systems. Equipping you with a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-, software-, and systems-based technologies. And preparing you for employment in software engineering, communications, networks, web technologies, or engineering-related roles. You’ll develop important transferable skills such as time management, numeracy, and problem-solving.
Career relevance
The digital sector must meet the demand for skills in IT and telecommunications. This certificate is a starting point for a career in an extensive range of organisations and sectors. They include:
- Broadcast Media
- Digital Media
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Leisure And Gaming
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Telecommunications
- The Public Sector
- Transport
- Tourism
Program delivery
With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.
You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.
For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.
Each module you study will have a module website with
- A week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
- Course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
- Module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
- Details of each assignment and their due dates
- A tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
- Online versions of some printed module materials and resources.
Program Admission Requirements
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