Foundation Degree in Information and Communication Technologies
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Foundation Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
If you are currently studying towards this foundation degree (G04) please note that it is only available until 31 December 2014. In order to claim this qualification, you must have completed the required 240 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 Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (G23).
If you’re a new student looking to embark on a foundation degree in ICT, we strongly advise you to study the new foundation degree (G23).
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
The development, design, operation and control of ICTs demands an increasing number of informed and skilled professionals. A widening skills gap in this area means that there will be a growing number of job opportunities for those qualified to work with ICT systems. The Foundation Degree in Information and Communication Technologies offers the mix of skills and knowledge that employers and professional bodies are looking for through its distinctive blend of vocational, professional and academic components. Work-based learning, which makes up 25% of the programme, is fundamental to this degree. Unlike many other university courses, a high proportion of your study is based on your experience of ICTs within your organisation. In order to study the work-based learning modules, you must be employed in paid or voluntary work using ICTs as an essential part of your role for at least eight hours per week e.g. to communicate, share information, manage projects, support ICT systems and networks. You can also include industry-recognised professional certification modules for up to a further 25% of this degree.
This degree course is aimed at students seeking continuing professional development, which will give them nationally recognised formal accreditation of their vocational and academic achievement. It will also help those wishing to start a career in ICT. Students studying this degree course are from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, including: school secretary, dental/hotel receptionist, furniture restorer, local government administrator, web designer, ICT administrator, ICT laboratory technician, network consultant.
Your foundation degree studies can open the door to new career opportunities and lead on to an honours or masters degree.
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.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules, you will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Information and Communications Technologies and will be entitled to use the letters FD (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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