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Open University Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design
Open University

Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

09 Jan 2025

Feb 2025

GBP 7,272 *

Distance Learning

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

Introduction

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the processes of design and innovation, with particular regard to digital technology. You will also study the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes that are driven by those digital technologies.

On completion of this certificate, you will have the basis for further study to develop the skills to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.

Key features

  • Explores the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital advancement
  • Examines the common principles of design and ways of thinking that lead to ideas and creative solutions
  • Enhances your employability
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study

This Certificate of Higher Education is the same as Stage 1 of our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design (W42-CITD) and BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and Design (Q67-CITD)

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject 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

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 2 years
  • Full-time study - 1 year
  • Time limit - 7 years
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