Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and its Practice
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Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credits
Description
Please note that this degree is only available until 31 December 2012. In order to claim this qualification, you must have completed the required 120 credits by this time.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email.
This degree is being replaced by our new Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Practice (B68). If you’re a new student we strongly advise you to study the new degree.
The Computing and its Practice Foundation Degree top-up programme is intended for computing practitioners who have already completed a foundation degree course, and who now wish to build up their knowledge and skills in computing to degree level.
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 builds on the knowledge gained in your foundation degree, offering you the opportunity to demonstrate learning to honours degree level. This places you on the professional ladder, with the chance to work towards professional recognition at the level of Incorporated Engineer or higher. For more information about this, please download our Recognition leaflet 3.7 Computing.
During the degree, you undertake an individual honours project, so you can show how you are able to undertake a substantial piece of work on a topic you have selected. This project is not only valuable to employers as a show-case for your abilities and professional skills; it will also give you a solid preparation for graduate study should you be so inclined.
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 modules you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Computing and its Practice degree. The class of the degree is determined exclusively on the 120 credits taken in the top-up.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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