BSc (Honours) Technology
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Degree
- Code
- B20
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 360 credit points
Description
This degree will demonstrate that you understand and can apply the key concepts, methods and theories in the areas of technology you’ve studied. By using a range of media and equipment, you’ll develop skills of communication, critical reading, analysis, exposition and reporting, plus an ability to learn independently.
Planning your studies
If you’ve not studied for some time or are new to the OU, we recommend that you start with a 30-point course at Level 1. For this degree that would mean starting with Engineering the future (T173) or Networked living: exploring information and communication technologies (T175). Once completed successfully you’ll have a firm foundation for future studies at higher levels as well as credit points to count towards your Technology honours degree.
You can register your intention to study for this degree when you reserve your place on individual courses, or you can ask us at any time to link courses that you have already studied towards the degree. This gives you the flexibility to delay your decision or to change your mind as your studies progress. There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification. You must include at least 120 points from OU courses that have not been counted in an OU diploma or other first degree you have been awarded. If you have graduated with an OU BSc degree without honours this requirement is reduced to 60 points.
Career relevance and employability
Technology graduates are employed in nearly all sectors of the economy where there’s a need to understand and manage the interactions between technologies and people at work, from heavy industry to financial services. Students are attracted to the private sector and are also widely found in the public sector. This degree offers a broad perspective on technology and particular strengths in ICTs, environment, design and innovation and technology management depending on the particular courses studied. It may help you to gain recognition from a professional body. Download our Recognition leaflet 3.3 Professional Engineering Institutions and Recognition leaflet 3.4 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, or ask our Student Registration & Enquiry Service for a copy. You can also ask our Student Registration & Enquiry Service for the careers publication OU study and your career if you want to find out more about the process of career development and about sources of careers information and guidance.
For planning your next career steps, visit the OU Careers Advisory Service.
There’s more information about the career relevance of degrees on the national HE Prospects website.
Courses
For this 360-point honours degree you require:
At least 30 points from the following optional courses:
| Level 1 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
Feb 2010 | |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
10 | |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses T101, T102, T171, T172, TU170
And 120 points from courses that would qualify you for one of the diplomas listed below, including successful completion of any specified residential school (it’s up to you whether you claim the diploma or not).
Diploma in Design and Innovation (D43)
Diploma in Environment and Development (D21)
Diploma in Information Technology (D39)
Diploma in Pollution Control (D13)
Diploma in Systems Practice (D42)
And 120 points from courses that would qualify you for a second of these diplomas, including successful completion of any specified residential school.
Or 120 points from any Level 2 or Level 3 courses with T in their codes, Environment (U216), International development: challenges for a world in transition (U213), The environmental web (U316)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses U208, U206, UZX213
Of the 240 technology points from courses at Levels 2 and 3 specified above, at least 120 points must be at Level 3.
If you qualify for this qualification on or before 31 December 2009, you must successfully complete at least one residential school associated with any course with T in its code, or with the discontinued course U208.
To complete the 360 points needed for an honours degree, the remaining points up to a maximum of 90 points can be from any OU undergraduate courses. You must ensure that you have the required number of points at each level. You can include a maximum of 60 points from 10-point courses in this degree.
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 for this study that you can count towards this Open University qualification. You can find out more on our Credit Transfer site. If you make a successful claim for transferred credit it may affect your choice of courses so you are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible.
Credit transfer details for this qualification:
Classification of your degree
On successful completion of the required number and type of courses you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Technology 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 a minimum of 120 and up to 240 points from those courses above Level 1 listed above. At least 120 of those points must come from courses at Level 3. You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- BSc (Honours) Technology
- Schedule A to the Award Regulations
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Engineering and Technology.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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