BSc (Honours) Computing and IT
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Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 360 credits
Description
Computing and IT skills have become fundamental to the way we live, work, socialise and play. This degree course opens up the world of technology and an array of exciting careers in a wide range of sectors – from finance, government, health, education and the ‘Third Sector’, to business, gaming and commerce. You may want to become a confident user and manager of information technologies; to administer and manage network or database systems; or to develop new software solutions to meet specific market or organisational needs. The BSc (Honours) Computing and IT offers a variety of study pathways such as networking, professional practice or solutions development, and the opportunity to specialise in software development or digital technologies. If you’re currently employed, there are valuable opportunities to incorporate work-related learning that builds on your existing role and equips you for new responsibilities.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
This degree course is relevant if you already work, or would like to work, with computing and IT systems and are looking for a qualification that gives you a sound grasp of the principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies – along with an ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. Depending on your choice of modules, you’ll gain a good preparation for employment in software engineering, communications, networks or web technologies.
Designing, developing and deploying IT systems are not solitary activities: they require outstanding teamwork and ‘people management’ skills, along with knowledge of how businesses and organisations operate. The BSc (Honours) Computing and IT will give you the opportunity to gain experience of working in a team to tackle an appropriate development task. You’ll also undertake a project to demonstrate your ability to undertake a substantial piece of work on a topic you’ve selected.
You’ll gain a range of highly valued transferable skills in:
- communication
- time management
- numeracy
- analysing and solving problems.
Depending on which modules you choose, the degree may help you obtain professional recognition from the British Computing Society (BCS) – which is the Chartered Institute for IT, a professional body established by royal charter. We will be seeking professional recognition for three pathways through this degree: software development, digital technologies and a path combining both of these.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
Classification of your degree
On successful completion of the required number and type of modules you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing and IT degree.
Your honours degree will be classified either as first-class honours, upper second-class honours, lower second-class honours or third-class honours. The class of degree is determined by the best grades you achieve in 240 credits from those modules above Level 1 listed above. At least 120 of those credits must come from modules at Level 3 and will include the grade you achieve in the 30-credit project module whether or not it is among your best grades at that level.
You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
Fees 2012
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An undergraduate qualification in Computing and ICT.
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