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BSc (Honours) Computing with Electronic Engineering

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Smart devices are now omnipresent; computing, electronics, and telecommunications are integral to our everyday lives. This combined degree develops your understanding of computing and electronic engineering, emphasizing practical knowledge and skills required by industry. It considers digital technologies, programming, networking, manufacturing methods related to product design, environmental sustainability, and the legal requirements to promote good practice. Gain a sound grasp of the principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Developing computing skills alongside knowledge of electronics opens up exciting career opportunities. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge and skills in various industries and organizations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.

  • Practice electronics using our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs.

  • Develop your programming and other computing skills.

  • Choose from four focus options within the computing strand.

  • Develop transferable skills applicable to both computing and engineering professions.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. However, you’ll need:

  • some basic knowledge of computing

  • some knowledge of mathematics

  • the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

What You'll Study

1 Stage-1 (120 Credits)

Computing

You'll study both of the following:

  • Introduction to computing and information technology 1

  • Introduction to computing and information technology 2

Engineering

You'll study both of the following:

  • Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production

  • Engineering: mathematics, modeling, applications

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)

Computing

You'll study both of the following:

  • Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1

  • Communication and information technologies

Computer science

You'll study both of the following:

  • Object-oriented Java programming

  • Algorithms, data structures, and computability

Software development

You'll study both of the following:

  • Managing IT: the why, the what and the how

  • Object-oriented Java programming

Web development

You'll study both of the following:

  • Object-oriented Java programming

  • Web technologies

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)

Computing

You'll choose two from:

  • Cisco networking (CCNA) part 2

  • Communications technology

  • Data management and analysis

  • Interaction design and the user experience

  • IT systems: planning for success

  • Software engineering

  • Web, mobile, and cloud technologies

  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence

Electronic engineering

You'll study the following:

  • Electronics: signal processing, control, and communications

Project

You'll choose one from:

  • The computing and IT project

  • The engineering project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite

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