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BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Computing & IT studied with a second subject can open career opportunities in various sectors. This degree combines computing & IT and a second subject – choose from business, design, mathematics, psychology, and statistics. You’ll divide your time equally between the computing & IT modules and the second subject modules. So, the name of your degree will include your second subject, e.g. BSc (Hons) Computing & IT and Design.

  • Choose from five subject options.

  • Choose from four focus options within the computing & IT strand.

  • Tailor a study program to meet your needs and interests.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification; however, you’ll need some basic knowledge of computing, and 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)
  • Introduction to computing and information technology 1

  • Introduction to computing and information technology 2

Second subject-

Business-

You'll study the following:

  • An introduction to business and management

Design-

You'll study the following:

  • Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century

If module U101 isn't listed above, it's unavailable in your country of residence. This means you can't choose Design as your second subject.

Mathematics-

You'll study both of the following:

  • Essential mathematics 1

  • Essential mathematics 2

Psychology-

You'll study the following:

  • Encountering psychology in context

Statistics

You'll study both of the following:

  • Essential Mathematics 1

  • Introducing statistics

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)

Communications and networking

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:

  • Object-oriented Java programming

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

Web development

You'll study both of the following:

  • Object-oriented Java programming

  • Web technologies

Second subject

Business

You'll study the following:

  • Exploring innovation and entrepreneurship

DesignYou'll study the following:

  • Design essentials

If module T217 isn't listed above, it's unavailable in your country of residence. This means you can't choose Design as your second subject.

MathematicsYou'll choose one from:

  • Pure mathematics

  • Mathematical methods, models, and modeling

Psychology

You'll study the following:

  • Living Psychology: from the everyday to the Extraordinary

Statistics

You'll study both of the following:

  • Analysing data

  • Practical modern statistics

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)

Computing & IT-

  • 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

Second subject

Business-

You'll study both of the following:

  • Creating futures: sustainable enterprise and innovation

  • Leadership in a changing world

Design

You'll study the following:

  • Innovation: designing for change

Mathematics

  • Complex analysis

  • Computational applied mathematics

  • Deterministic and stochastic dynamics

  • Further pure mathematics

  • Graphs, games, and designs

  • Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics

Psychology

You'll choose one from:

  • Advancing social psychology

  • Counseling and forensic psychology: investigating crime and therapy

  • Statistics

You'll study both of the following:

  • Applications of probability

  • Applied statistical modelling

Computing & IT project

Modules Credits

You'll study the following:

  • The computing and IT project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite.

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