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Virtually everything we do involves computing and IT – from booking tickets online and emailing friends, to paying by credit card and using household appliances.

At the heart of digital devices are are computers – ranging from the small embedded processor in your mobile phone, to the personal computer you use at home or work, and the large servers that support ecommerce and the internet. Most of us simply take this technology for granted, yet understanding how it works is fascinating.

Whether you simply have an enquiring mind, or want to learn more about this fast-growing field in order to change career direction or improve your prospects, the OU offers a wide choice of study options to meet your needs. And the great advantage of OU study is you don’t need to take a career break or sacrifice earning a living while you study.

Degrees

  • Computing & IT and a second subject
    With this flexible joint honours degree specialise in computing & IT and combine it with a second subject: business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics.
  • Computing and IT
    This flexible degree course offers a variety of pathways, giving you the opportunity to specialise in digital technologies, software development, solutions development, networking or professional practice.
  • Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Practice
    If you’ve already completed the Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (or its equivalent), this top-up will give you a full honours degree.
  • Open degree
    The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.

Foundation Degrees

  • Computing and IT Practice
    If you already work with computers, this qualification will develop skills directly relevant to your work, and give you the academic knowledge valued by employers.

Diplomas of Higher Education

Certificates of Higher Education

Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course

If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.

Study a module as a standalone course

You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Computing and IT.

Postgraduate options

If you already have a degree, you may want to see postgraduate courses and qualifications in Computing and IT

Undergraduate

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